Senior Security & Risk Adviser – Government & Defence

SAP SE; Canberra, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE in Australia seeks an experienced Senior Security and Risk Adviser to join a high-performing team protecting SAP and Australia’s national interests. You’ll advise senior leaders on protective security, conduct security assessments, develop policies, deliver training, and ensure PSPF and DSPF compliance.

Location: Canberra/Melbourne with 10-30% travel. Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain/maintain a Personal Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in government/defence or regulated security roles.
• Proven risk assessment and incident response capability.
• Excellent understanding of PSPF, DSPF and Australian Government security standards.
• Experience handling Australian government classified information and PII.
• Defence security operations experience with relevant training or qualifications.
• Australian citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on protective security and risk management.
• Conduct security assessments, develop policies, deliver training, and ensure PSPF/DSPF compliance.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and authorities.
• Assist with travel for global GS2 projects and compliance activities.

Skills

Security governance

Risk assessment

Incident response

PSPF/DSPF knowledge

Australian govt standards

Defence security ops

Clearance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Gov Protective Security qualification

Personal Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

SAP SE in Australia seeks an experienced Senior Security and Risk Adviser to join a high-performing team protecting SAP and Australia’s national interests. You’ll advise senior leaders on protective security, conduct security assessments, develop policies, deliver training, and ensure PSPF and DSPF compliance.

Location: Canberra/Melbourne with 10-30% travel. Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain/maintain a Personal Security Clearance.