Security Governance and Policy Officer

Role Title
Senior Security Governance and Policy Officer

Location
Canberra

Clearance required
Ability to obtain an AGSVA NV1 security clearance

Company overview
The organisation is one of Australia's leading sovereign defence technology companies, specialising in world‑class radar and sensor systems.

Job Description
The Senior Security Governance and Policy Officer leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of enterprise security policies across physical, personnel, information and cyber security domains.

Operating in a highly regulated Defence Industry environment, the role supports enterprise security risk management, compliance monitoring and assurance activities. The position provides authoritative advice to senior leaders and contributes to executive and board‑level oversight of security risk and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards and supporting procedures
• Manage security policy lifecycles, reviews and governance processes
• Facilitate policy consultation, working groups and cross‑functional engagement
• Monitor policy effectiveness, threat environment changes and regulatory updates
• Maintain policy registers, control libraries and compliance mappings
• Ensure alignment with DISP obligations and contractual security requirements
• Support DISP reporting and engagement with Defence security stakeholders
• Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical policy guidance
• Develop guidance material, implementation roadmaps and awareness resources
• Provide authoritative security policy advice to senior leaders and delivery teams
• Support compliance reviews, control testing and audit preparation
• Develop compliance dashboards and executive‑level reporting
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and track remediation activities
• Provide advice on risk acceptance in line with organisational risk frameworks
• Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and security improvements
• Deliver internal training and awareness on security policy obligations
• Prepare high‑quality briefs, executive papers and board reports

Knowledge/Skills required

Essential

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing security policy frameworks in regulated or government‑aligned environments
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Government security policies and frameworks
• Ability to interpret complex legislative and regulatory requirements
• Strong written communication skills, including executive briefing
• Experience supporting audit and assurance activities
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical areas

Highly desirable

• Experience within Defence Industry and DISP environments

Diversity and Inclusion
The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and supports diversity across its workforce.

Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strong encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared
At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.