Assistant Security Officer

BAE Systems; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work

Job summary

BAE Systems Australia is seeking an Assistant Security Officer based at Flinders Street Offices, SA. You will provide Defence Security advice, education and support to all Business Operations in line with company policies.

This full-time fixed-term role is nine months, offering flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight or hybrid working. You will liaise with Defence Security Authorities and ensure personnel have appropriate clearances.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and NVL-2 security clearance required.
• ITAR clearance eligibility essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with time management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a busy team environment.
• Experience in a security-focused role preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing security measures for defence information and sensitive data.
• Provide efficient security service to customers, internal and external.
• Liaise with Defence Security Authorities across states and with BAE Systems Australia.
• Ensure employees and contractors maintain appropriate security clearances.
• Assist with maintaining site and business security compliance.
• Triaging calls within the Security Service Desk.

Skills

Security clearance NVL-2

ITAR clearance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Work under pressure

Previous security experience

Job description

ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER

At BAE Systems Australia

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history
• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology, including AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Based at our Flinders Street Offices, SA, we currently have an opportunity within our Security Function for an Assistant Security Officer you will be responsible for providing Defence Security advice, education and support to all Business Operations within BAE Systems Australia in accordance with Company Security policies, procedures and guidelines.

Please Note: This is a Full Time Fixed Term role for a Period of 9 months.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the implementation of security measures for the protection of defence security classified information and sensitive commercial information under the control of BAE Systems Australia.
• Manage an efficient, effective and timely security service to our customers, internal and external.
• Support in liaising with Defence Security Authorities in all States and with BAE Systems Australia.Ensure employees and contractors are security compliant with appropriate security clearances.
• Assist with maintaining site and business security compliance.
• Respond to and maintain records of security incidents, and **escalate** where needed.
• Assist with writing and implementing security procedures, work Instructions relating to site security in accordance with the DSPF and BAE Systems UK Corporate Security.
• Triaging of calls within the Security Service Desk is an integral part of this role.

About YOU

• Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations (essential)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A very high attention to detail, excellent time management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines and to work under pressure under a busy team environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of the unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

In early 2024, the Australian Government selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in a significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. This program will focus on developing advanced submarine capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technology, and fostering international cooperation among Australia, the UK, and the US.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.