Deputy Chief Security Officer

**An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Level D or E, 0.5 FTE**

**Fixed term for 2.5 years**

The Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO) role supports the faculties and divisions in relation to the delivery of the University's strategic aims in defence and security and contributes to the achievement of a compliance-aware and security-aware culture. This role is focused on research and industry engagement compliance; however, the role will also work closely with the leadership in Faculties and other Divisions to support a whole-of-University approach. The role will support the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to establish essential policies, training programs, risk management frameworks and performance monitoring to ensure the University meets the security standards required for broad Government and Defence collaborative activities at all levels of the University.

This role is located within the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) at the University of Adelaide - reporting directly to the CSO. The DCSO may be required to undertake the role of Acting CSO.

The DCSO is expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Senior Defence and National Security Advisor, the University Chief Information Security Officer, and the Defence and Security Institute.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated success in a position requiring leadership and management at a senior level.
- Ability to represent effectively the University nationally and internationally, especially with government, business and the wider-community.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory policies, principles and guidelines and provide strategic advice.
- Demonstrated reliability in dealing with confidential and/or highly sensitive matters.

**Desirable experience**
- Positive track record of engaging with Defence.
- Strong understanding of the University's systems, policies, and procedures.
- Strong understanding of the University Foreign Interference Taskforce (UFIT) Guidelines to Counter Foreign Interference in the Australian University Sector (the Guidelines).

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Bruce Northcote
Chief Security Officer, Division of Research and Innovation

You'll find a full position description below.

**_ The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply._