• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 9 ($130,748 - $140,089 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Bundoora East campus, and hybrid ways of working

Make a National Impact in Defence and Aerospace Security

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for national security? Join RMIT's Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre to help shape the future of defence innovation in Australia.

About the Role

We're looking for a Defence Security Officer to lead the operational implementation of security policies aligned with the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). In this pivotal role, you'll manage complex security matters, oversee sensitive materials and procedures, and guide university stakeholders on compliance, all within a collaborative, future-focused research environment.

This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of government or industry security requirements who is ready to influence national outcomes through applied university research and partnerships.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Proven skills and experience in successfully leading and managing complex ongoing security projects with a strong commitment to stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop initiatives and solutions informed by comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Proven administrative skills with the ability to handle confidential issues responsibly.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage complex tasks with a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.
• High-level computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office software, databases and project management software.
• High-level communication, influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to build productive relationships within the organisation and externally.
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of Australian government or industry security requirements.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Relevant qualification and/or relevant industry experience.
• The holder of this role must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre (Wackett Centre)

The Wackett Centre is a university centre embedded in the STEM College. The Wackett Centre is dedicated to advancing the fields of defence and aerospace through cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration. It serves as a hub where industry leaders, government agencies, and academic experts come together to develop technologies and solutions that enhance national security and aerospace capabilities. The Centre promotes workforce development by offering tailored training programs and work-integrated learning opportunities, ensuring a highly skilled workforce for the defence and aerospace sectors. With a strong focus on practical applications, Wackett Centre fosters partnerships and conducts collaborative research projects that drive technological advancements, ensuring Australia remains at the forefront of global defence and aerospace innovation.

Learn more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/defence-aerospace

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

Position Description - Defence Security Officer

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Applications close on Monday 9 June 2025 at 11.59pm.

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