Security Advisor

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

As a Security Advisor at CEA you will provide crucial support services within the national protective security office. This will include administrative tasks to assist senior team members in the implementation, compliance and conservation of security licenses, accreditations, policies, procedures and related items.

This position is suitable for an experienced security professional who is motivated by maintaining and enhancing positive employee engagements, through fostering strong stakeholder relationships and providing accurate and informed guidance on any security queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on one or more of the following protective security disciplines:

o Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

o Personnel Security

o Physical Security

o Communications Security

o Information Security

o Security Education, Training & Awareness

• Perform various duties of the Security Officer as defined in the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), as assigned.
• Assist the Senior Security Advisor with the implementation of security measures required to maintain external security licences and accreditations.
• Assist with various security administrative tasks
• Assist with the preparation of incident and contact reports for submission to external agencies.
• Assist with the audit, review and update of internal security policies/procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and the management of security related expenditure in an efficient manner within approved budgets and delegations.
• Other related duties as required, as directed by the Senior Security Advisor.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Superannuation of 14.0%
• Free car parking
• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Access to health insurance for the defence community, partners and families
• Salary packaging for novated leasing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Preferred minimum two years’ experience within a Defence or Defence Industry environment.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in the management of one or more protective security disciplines (i.e. personnel security clearances, security keys, key safes, security containers, management of domestic and overseas visitors, safe-hand processes, electronic security systems such as access control, intruder alarm and CCTV).
• Certificate III/IV in Security Operations and the Defence Security Officers course, or other relevant qualifications.
• Intermediate skills in use of Microsoft Office and Security Systems Software.
• A sound working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire:

o Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).

o Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

o Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance processes.

o Security Risk Management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support positive employee engagement, contractor interactions and incident reporting.

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Positive Vetting (PV). Current PV Clearance preferred.

• ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

o Place of Birth

o Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

o Countries of issue for current and past passports and

o Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.

We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted