Security Advisor – Governance & Risk

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Additional annual leave

Parental leave

Childcare subsidies

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd is seeking a Security Advisor - Governance & Risk to strengthen its security governance framework and support protection of Defence programs. You will work within a growing Security Governance and Assurance team, providing guidance on security compliance and engaging in risk management activities to support DISP and regulatory obligations.

The role involves developing, implementing and improving security governance, conducting risk assessments, keeping risk registers current, and

Qualifications

• Experience in defence, government, or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and facilitate workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of security governance and risk frameworks.
• Provide guidance on security compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate risk workshops.
• Maintain security risk registers and monitoring processes.
• Contribute to security assurance programs, audits, and reporting.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Security Management certificate

Cyber Security background

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As a Security Advisor - Governance & Risk, you will play a key role in strengthening ASC's security governance framework and supporting the protection of critical Defence programs. Working within a growing Security Governance and Assurance team, you will support, provide advice and engage in security risk management activities that support compliance with the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) and broader regulatory obligations. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, nationally significant programs while helping shape and enhance ASC's security governance and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of security governance and risk management frameworks across ASC.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on security compliance and governance requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct security risk assessments, facilitate risk workshops and develop risk treatment plans.
• Maintain and monitor security risk registers, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed.
• Contribute to security assurance programs, audits, reviews and reporting activities. Identify opportunities for continual improvement and help drive the implementation of ASC's Security Roadmap.

About you

• Certificate in Security Management, Cyber Security or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience within Defence, government, national security, or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of security governance, compliance and assurance frameworks, and their practical application.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, facilitating workshops and managing risk treatment activities and registers.
• Working knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security concepts for diverse audiences.Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver positive business outcomes.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.