Security Advisor

About the role

Babcock is looking for a Security Advisor in Adelaide to support the delivery of complex and day-to-day security activities. Working closely with stakeholders, you will advise and guide colleagues so that people, facilities, information and assets are protected while business operations continue. You will work alongside the Security Manager in a multi-program environment.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop, implement and improve security policies, processes and procedures under the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and relevant ASIO Technical Notes.
• Support site security protocols, access control coordination, visitor management and physical security measures.
• Carry out assurance activities, compliance reviews, register maintenance and assessments of security controls to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Maintain security risk registers and security plans and identify mitigation strategies for emerging and existing risks.
• Contribute to emerging security risks, policy changes and industry best practice, and help build a security-conscious culture.

Required profile

• Australian citizen with a negative vetting level 1 (NV1) defence security clearance.
• Demonstrated working experience with AGSVA and Defence Security.
• Eligibility to obtain the appropriate Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance under AGSVA guidelines; the role involves US and Australian export-controlled technology, so ITAR and the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 compliance will be assessed.
• Pre-employment checks such as references, police check, security check and right to work may be required.

Required skills

• Qualifications in protective security and risk management.
• DISP Security Officers training course (or ability to complete it).
• Understanding of DSPF, PSPF and ASIO Technical Notes.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, a mix of office and home work and condensed weeks.
• Leave entitlements including wellbeing, volunteer, paid parental and defence reservist leave.
• Internal development programs, LinkedIn Learning modules and study leave.
• beRewarded discounts, novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan.
• The weRecognise program recognising outstanding work.