National Security Due Diligence & Intelligence Manager

Uwa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

17% superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression

Course discounts

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) invites applications for a Manager, National Security Due Diligence to lead and enhance the university's national security screening program. You will deliver decision-ready risk assessments, influence strategic partnerships and funding decisions, and provide expert guidance to senior leaders in a demanding, high-trust environment.

Based in Sydney with cross-Australia consideration, the role requires security clearance at Negative Vetting 1+ and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in due diligence, intelligence analysis, investigations, research security or risk advisory within government, higher education, the national security community or professional services.
• Demonstrated expertise in open-source intelligence, analytical methodologies, complex research and developing defensible assessments under uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical, security and technology risk environments, including critical and emerging technologies and their strategic implications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality risk assessments and provide advice to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and work effectively both independently and within a high-trust team.
• An AGSVA Security clearance at Negative Vetting 1 or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of UWA's national security due diligence screening program and analytical methodology.
• Deliver evidence-based, decision-ready intelligence and risk assessments relating to research collaborations, funding, personnel disclosures, partnerships, donations and other strategic engagements.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, strengthen organisational capability through education and policy development, and support the University's Defence Industry Security Program obligations.

Job description

The University of Western Australia (UWA) invites applications for a Manager, National Security Due Diligence to lead and enhance the university's national security screening program. You will deliver decision-ready risk assessments, influence strategic partnerships and funding decisions, and provide expert guidance to senior leaders in a demanding, high-trust environment.

Based in Sydney with cross-Australia consideration, the role requires security clearance at Negative Vetting 1+ and a