Security Advisor

The Role

transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

As an ASA 5 Security Advisor, you will proactively deliver a wide range of physical and protective security activities within the Physical Security team, supporting the Agency’s obligations under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF).

Under broad direction, you will interpret and apply relevant legislation and policy, provide specialist protective security advice, and work closely with ASA personnel and stakeholders to identify, manage and mitigate security risks. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding ASA’s people, property, information and reputation. Security is a critical enabler to the Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) program and in this role you will use your initiative and judgement to find solutions and think critically on unique situations.

Key Duties:

1. Provide operational protective security advice to ASA staff and other stakeholders to enable the achievement of appropriate physical security controls.
2. Identify and assess security risks within the ASA environment and provide actionable advice on protective security controls and mitigation's.
3. Contribute to the delivery and management of physical security measures for ASA's national facilities.
4. Routine management of security systems, locks and security containers.
5. Assisting with the development of guidelines, standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation to meet ASA’s physical security objectives.
6. Build and sustain productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve protective security outcomes.
7. Translate complex information into clear, audience appropriate messages by adjusting language and detail to match varying levels of knowledge, skills and experience.
8. Supporting a robust security culture across the ASA workforce, in alignment with the Nuclear Mindset.

About our Team

As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people.

We offer a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

1. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
2. Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships and engage across a broad range of stakeholders
3. Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures.
4. Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

Application Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/01668/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=D2095C63-F397-4624-68AA-ECDA7A679E03