Senior Security Officer

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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Based at our Garden Island Sydney Offices. As the Senior Security Officer you will be responsible under the direction of the Security Operations Manager for providing Commercial and Defence Security advice and education to all Business Operations within a nominated area and supporting other Security Officers (SO) nationally, in accordance with Company Security policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Be the first point of contact for security advice and incident response.
• Develop and maintain Security Policies & Plans (SPP).
• Ensure responsible document management is upheld in regard to security and personal records.
• Ensure the integrity of BAE Systems Australia employees working in the assigned business areas, by maintaining personnel security and access control processes and procedures.
• Monitor the adequacy of the security measures within their business area, to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date and take account of developments.
• Conduct and review security assessments and define operational requirements for the assigned work stream to protect critical assets.

About YOU

• Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
• Defence Security Officer Course, Defence Security Risk Management Course (desired).
• Knowledge of incident management, investigations and crises management principles.
• Knowledge of security risk management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong experience in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Demonstrate experience in Defence security or security processes and procedures.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and or external stakeholders.
• Self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs.

We believe in hiring for potential, we understand that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.

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Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.

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