Defence Compliance & Governance Coordinator

MSS Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS Security in Australia is seeking an Administrator to support the Compliance, Innovations & Service Excellence Manager within the Defence portfolio. You will deliver high-quality customer service, maintain records and coordinate compliance activities while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

You will work with cross-functional teams across HSE, Training and governance functions to ensure timely actions, dashboards and insights are produced, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or governance roles with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail with accurate records.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hold or willing to obtain Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain compliance registers, trackers, action logs and documentation.
• Monitor compliance requirements, milestones and due dates to ensure actions stay on track.
• Proactively follow up outstanding actions and work with stakeholders to drive timely completion.
• Track audit findings, actions and recommendations, ensuring corrective actions are identified, monitored and closed out.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance dashboards, reports and management insights.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, collaborating with HSE, Training and other stakeholders where compliance overlaps.

Skills

Compliance governance

Regulatory requirements

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Audit support

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Job description

MSS Security in Australia is seeking an Administrator to support the Compliance, Innovations & Service Excellence Manager within the Defence portfolio. You will deliver high-quality customer service, maintain records and coordinate compliance activities while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

You will work with cross-functional teams across HSE, Training and governance functions to ensure timely actions, dashboards and insights are produced, with opportunities for career