Defence Industry Security Program Security Officer

Working with us - Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) Australia

SPA  Australia is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial and analytics services to government and large organisations. Our multidisciplinary approach combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis takes our clients further. For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) has supported clients across the world to meet complex national security challenges.

In 2025 SPA Australia acquired Proximity Advisory Services, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy organisation with unrivalled legal abilities, exceptional commercial capability, and a raft of specialisations in consulting. Today, SPA has more than 2,200 employees across 15 office locations within the US, UK and Australia. In Australia, more than 130 employees are based across Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

SPA Australia is seeking an experienced DISP Security & Facilities Manager to support the organisation’s governance, compliance,personnel security, andphysical security requirementsin line with Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

About The Job

Working with the Technology & Security team,you will act as the DISP Security lead, ensuring the company’s compliance within our DISP security obligations.

Reporting to the Group Manager – Technology & Security, you will be responsible for delivering governance, compliance, personnel and physical security briefings to employees and management. You will work closely with the Technology & Security team to ensure DISP requirements are effectively implemented across SPA Australia’s operations..

You will also take an active role in facilities management,working with vendors tosupport compliant and efficient site operations. The role includes contributing to stakeholder engagements, maintaining awareness of evolving DISP obligations, andsupporting the review and updateof policies, procedures, and training. 

Demonstrated knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) is essential. Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) is desirable and can be developed in the role.

Your strong communication skills will support the delivery of key information in management meetings, as well as clearly conveying complex security requirements to employees, including newly onboarded or security-cleared personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead DISP security compliance across the three key security domains (Governance, Personnel, Physical) and provide support to the Chief Information Security Officerforthe Information Security domain

• Deliver DISP security briefings and awareness training across the organisation

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, plans, and procedures

• Establish and maintain a robust compliance framework aligned with PSPF, DSPF, and ISM

• Oversee and manage security incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation

• Manage personnel security processes, including monitoringclearance status and onboarding briefings

• Maintain security documentation, and supportaudit readiness

• Act as the primary liaison with relevant government security stakeholders 

• Support internal and external audits and assurance activities

• Promote a strong security culture across the organisation

Minimum qualifications:

• CertIV or Bachelor's degree in a business or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 3+ years’ experience in implementingDefence Industry Security Program (DISP) frameworks 

• Knowledge of and application of Australian security accreditation standards (PSPF, DSPF, ISM)
• Experience delivering organisation-wide security training and compliance across personnel and physical domains; ICT security experience is desirable

• EITAR/EAR compliance experience desirable but not essential

**This position is located on-site in in Canberra, Australia and requires the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance. SPA Australia is unable to sponsor an Australian Visa (Australian Citizenship Required). 

Preferred qualifications:

• Completion of DISP Security Officer (SO) training, or willingness to undertake

• Security Risk Management certification

• Current AGSVA NV2 security clearance

The SPA Australia Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. By joining SPA Australia, you will enjoy:

• Flexible working options
• Health and Wellbeing support
• Professional development
• Career progression pathways supporting your development and career goals
• The chance to give back to your community by working with our not-for-profit partners

Why SPA Australia

We offer a competitive salary package with options to earn on-the-job awards and bonuses, a collaborative team environment, a swag of benefits to support you and your colleagues, and the opportunity to do high-impact, meaningful work. To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at  [email protected]