Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1913099
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Reporting to Boeing Defence Australia's Program Security Operations Manager the Security Advisor - Joint Systems provides specialist security support across the Joint Systems portfolio within Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). The role is focused on ensuring compliance with the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership obligations, and Defence contractual security requirements.

This position plays a key role in supporting Defence program security assurance activities across a broad range of programs captured under the Joint Systems portfolio, and enabling effective engagement with Defence, CASG, and regulatory authorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with program teams, other security specialists, and senior stakeholders. 

The role will be based in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the Joint Systems team in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security governance framework aligned to DSPF, PSPF, DISP, and Defence contractual obligations.

• Provide security governance and assurance support to Defence programs within Joint Systems, including program security plans, compliance assessments, and lifecycle assurance activities.

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security documentation, including security policies, procedures, plans, and registers.

• Track security risks, issues, and non‑compliances, and support remediation planning and closure in collaboration with program and functional owners.

• Support internal and external security audits, reviews, and inspections, including Defence and DISP‑related assessments.

• Provide specialist security advice input to bids, contracts, and new programs to ensure security requirements are identified and addressed early.

• Contribute to security reporting, metrics, and briefings for the CSO and senior leadership. 

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience in security governance, assurance, or compliance roles within Defence, government, or regulated industry environments.

• Knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), ASIO Tech Notes, and security practices and procedures specifically relating to high security locations and programs.

• Experience supporting Defence programs with security planning, assurance, and compliance activities.

• Ability to interpret Defence security requirements and translate them into practical governance and assurance outcomes.

• Strong written communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Degree in security, risk management, information assurance, or a related discipline.

• Experience within Defence primes, aerospace, or complex, multi‑site organisations.

• Familiarity with PSPF physical security, personnel security, and information security domains.

• Current Defence Security Officer Course. 

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements and have the ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 security clearance.