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Senior Security Advisor

Babcock • Henderson, WA, AU • 1w ago

Permanent Senior Security Advisor role based in WA with real impact.
Join a high‑performing security team with strong leadership.
Play a key role shaping protective security across Babcock.

About the Role

Babcock is continuing to expand across the region, and we’re seeking a Senior Security Advisor to support our operations in Western Australia. Reporting to the Security Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening our security environment and ensuring our Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) obligations are met. It’s a position with real influence, shaping how security is delivered across the organisation while supporting the Security Manager in embedding best‑practice security.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of executing DISP membership requirements, guiding the development of policies, procedures and security instructions for Western Australia, and helping uplift capability across the team. You’ll also play a hands‑on part in mentoring junior team members and delivering the education components of Babcock’s Security Program.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be involved in operational security activity, including responding to incidents, reviewing reports, maintaining registers and engaging with stakeholders to resolve issues. You will execute local security compliance activities, conduct risk assessments and support enterprise‑level security planning.

Of key importance is supporting Babcock to maintain DISP membership requirements by overseeing security records, registers, accreditations and supporting DISP uplift activities. The position also plays a key role in supporting day-to-day facility security, delivering assurance activities and working closely with facilities teams to maintain compliance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into a senior role with support of a wider team and be given the opportunity to shape security across a major Defence organisation.

To be successful, you will bring

Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance.
Qualifications in security, risk management or demonstrated practical experience in these areas.
Has completed, or is able to complete, the DISP Security Officer training course.
Demonstrated working experience with AGSVA and Defence Security.
Experience in issuing security advice and managing day-to-day security activities in alignment with DISP.
Understanding of application of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the ASIO Technical Notes.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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