Chief, Nuclear Security & Strategy

Asc; Adelaide, Cockburn; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique purpose work

10 days leave

Parental leave

Childcare subsidies

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diversity & support

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC is Australia’s submarine company, leading security for critical defence programs and sovereign capability. The Head of Nuclear Security & Strategy provides enterprise leadership for ASC's security strategy, governance, and future capability across people, information, and operations.

You will collaborate with Government, Defence, and industry to ensure proactive security, regulatory compliance, and sustained national security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Security context is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise security strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of modern adversarial threats and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of ASC's Nuclear Security Strategy.
• Provide enterprise-wide security governance and strategic direction.
• Develop security architectures aligned to emerging threats and obligations.
• Lead integrated threat intelligence and adversary analysis capabilities.
• Drive security maturity, resilience and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the security investment portfolio and align resources to priorities.
• Provide strategic advice and engagement with Government, Defence and industry.
• Ensure security remains proactive and aligned with national requirements.

Skills

Security leadership

Threat intelligence

Security architecture

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

NV2 clearance

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company, leading security for critical defence programs and sovereign capability. The Head of Nuclear Security & Strategy provides enterprise leadership for ASC's security strategy, governance, and future capability across people, information, and operations.

You will collaborate with Government, Defence, and industry to ensure proactive security, regulatory compliance, and sustained national security outcomes.