Senior Security Advisor: DISP Compliance & Risk Lead

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Security Advisor to lead DISP compliance and security governance for Defence-related operations in Australia. The role provides leadership to Security Advisors, drives audits, incident management, and documentation controls within the Commercial & Risk team.

You will mentor security staff, promote a proactive security culture, and partner with senior Defence stakeholders to strengthen risk management and compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Defence or national security
• Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) exposure is highly desirable
• Defence security clearance is desirable
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Lead DISP compliance activities including audits, governance and reporting
• Oversee security incident management and continuous improvement actions
• Develop and maintain enterprise security documentation and controls
• Mentor and support Security Advisors and Deputy Security Officers
• Drive security awareness initiatives and strengthen organisational security culture

Skills

DISP compliance

Security governance

Risk management

Incident management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Downer is seeking a Senior Security Advisor to lead DISP compliance and security governance for Defence-related operations in Australia. The role provides leadership to Security Advisors, drives audits, incident management, and documentation controls within the Commercial & Risk team.

You will mentor security staff, promote a proactive security culture, and partner with senior Defence stakeholders to strengthen risk management and compliance across programs.