National Security Due Diligence Lead

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Employer paid superannuation 17%

Salary packaging

Course discounts

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Manager, National Security Due Diligence to lead the university's national security due diligence screening program and analytical capability.

The role focuses on delivering decision-ready intelligence for research collaborations, funding, personnel disclosures, partnerships and gifts, while advising senior stakeholders on security risks and policy development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in due diligence, intelligence analysis, investigations, research security or risk advisory.

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 and donations.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, strengthen capability through education and policy development, and support Defence Industry Security Program obligations.

Skills

Due diligence

Intelligence analysis

Investigations

Research security

Open-source intelligence

Analytical methodologies

Risk assessments

Communication

Confidentiality

Security clearance NV1+

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Manager, National Security Due Diligence to lead the university's national security due diligence screening program and analytical capability.

The role focuses on delivering decision-ready intelligence for research collaborations, funding, personnel disclosures, partnerships and gifts, while advising senior stakeholders on security risks and policy development.