Physical Security Manager

About You

As a Physical Security Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in creating secure, compliant, and fit-for-purpose environments that support critical Defence projects.

This position offers the chance to tackle complex challenges where expertise in physical security and facilities management truly makes an impact. Success will comes through collaboration, building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering practical solutions that meet both security and operational needs.

Most importantly, this role contributes to projects that strengthen Australia's Defence capability, within a team that values innovation, trust, and excellence. It's an opportunity where your skills make a real difference.

Please note: This position is a fixed-term contract until January 2027. Applicants must hold an active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and be based in Adelaide.

What you will be involved in

• Acting as the representative in all facilities and security design reviews
• Overseeing governance boards and contractor performance for facility delivery
• Assess investigations, analysis, and risk assessments to identify physical security risks, ensuring successful certification and accreditation across all locations and facilities
• Managing facility scoping and support activities including security, risk, occupancy, and agreements
• Providing specialist advice on Protective Security Zone requirements
• Supporting the transition of facilities to Defence management and ensuring compliance with certification and accreditation processes
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure facilities meet operational and security standards

What we would like from you

• Current NV1 AGSVA security clearance
• Proven experience in facilities design, physical security management, and Defence facility delivery
• Strong understanding of Defence security frameworks (DSPF, PSPF, ISM) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Management
• Ability to interpret and advise on complex security matters
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Life at Nova – it all adds up

• Flexible working conditions
• Working with diverse and professional people
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun (this needs to be confirmed with the Hiring Manager on a case-by-case basis)
• Social events both internally and externally

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mathan Sathy in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:

About Nova:

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.