Nuclear Security Strategy Leader

ASC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and meaningful work

Extra leave (10 days)

Parental leave

Childcare subsidies

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diverse and supportive environment

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC in Osborne, South Australia, is seeking a Head of Nuclear Security & Strategy to lead ASC's security strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with national security threats, AUKUS commitments, regulatory obligations and sovereign capability.

You will oversee threat intelligence, security architecture and enterprise initiatives across people, infrastructure, information and operations, while engaging Government, Defence and industry partners to advance ASC's security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear security context.
• Extensive leadership across security, cyber security, national security, defence, intelligence or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise security strategies.
• Strong expertise in security architecture and threat intelligence functions.
• Proven track record managing complex strategic portfolios and programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 Security Clearance.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement with Government and Defence agencies.
• Understanding of modern adversarial threats and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of ASC's Nuclear Security Strategy.
• Provide enterprise-wide security stewardship, governance and strategic direction.
• Develop and maintain security architectures aligned to emerging threats and nuclear security obligations.
• Lead integrated threat intelligence and adversary analysis capabilities.
• Drive security maturity, resilience and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the security investment portfolio, ensuring resources are aligned to strategic priorities.
• Provide strategic advice and engagement across Government, Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure security remains proactive, adaptive and aligned with evolving national security requirements.
• Support the long-term protection of ASC's people, assets, information and sovereign capability.

Skills

Nuclear security

Security leadership

Threat intelligence

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

ASC in Osborne, South Australia, is seeking a Head of Nuclear Security & Strategy to lead ASC's security strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with national security threats, AUKUS commitments, regulatory obligations and sovereign capability.

You will oversee threat intelligence, security architecture and enterprise initiatives across people, infrastructure, information and operations, while engaging Government, Defence and industry partners to advance ASC's security posture.