Security Advisor - SI DPS at Downer Group

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Clearance, Defence Security Principals Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework, Information Security Manual, Access Control, Alarms, CCTV, Defence Industry Security Program

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Security Advisor to join our Downer Professional Services team, they will play a key role in ensuring compliance against the Defence Industry Security Program. Reporting to our Senior Security Advisor, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: Managing, monitoring, and reporting on the implementation of enterprise security initiatives including the administration and coordination of security clearances. Develop, contribute and/or maintain enterprise security documentation, including plans, processes, procedures and internal security controls. Manage and maintain the security clearance register and conduct day to day administration of all security clearance requests, change of circumstances, etc. Work with client-side security officers on matters relating to Downer staff and their security clearances. Assist staff with their security related matters. What You’ll Bring A minimum Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance. Working knowledge of the Defence Security Principals Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework and Information Security Manual. Working knowledge of security requirements within the Defence and National Security industries. Experience operating security systems (Access Control, Alarms, CCTV). Experience within an Australian Government working environment. Experience in the Defence Industry Security Program would be desirable. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means to Belong at Downer We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: Training and development to support and diversify your career. With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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Responsibilities

The Security Advisor will manage, monitor, and report on the implementation of enterprise security initiatives and coordinate security clearances. They will also develop and maintain security documentation and assist staff with security-related matters.