DISP Security Officer

Overview

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 3,300 employees across 23 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 a DISP Security Officer to support and coordinate the organisation's governance, compliance, personnel security and physical security requirements in line with the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and related security obligations.

We're looking for a practical security professional who enjoys working across a broad range of security and compliance activities. You may have experience in security, risk, governance, compliance, Defence or government environments and be looking to further develop your security knowledge.

About The Job

Reporting to the Group Manager – Technology & Security, you'll support the day-to-day security activities across governance, personnel and physical security. This will include coordinating security briefings, maintaining security records and documentation, supporting compliance activities and helping employees understand their security responsibilities.

In this role, you'll work with stakeholders across the business and support security initiatives that have a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mid-sized organisation. Whether your experience is in personnel security, physical security, information security, governance or compliance, you'll be comfortable interpreting security requirements, building stakeholder relationships and helping the organisation meet its obligations while fostering a strong security culture.

We recognise that not all security professionals will have direct DISP experience. If you have experience working within Defence, government or another regulated environment and are familiar with security, governance or compliance frameworks, we'd welcome your application.

The successful candidate will be supported to complete any required DISP Security Officer training and develop the skills and knowledge needed to perform the role effectively.

Most importantly, you'll be practical, collaborative and interested in building your career in security.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate DISP compliance across Governance, Personnel and Physical Security, supporting the CISO with Information Security requirements.
• Monitor DISP, DSPF, PSPF and ISM requirements and support the implementation of updates.
• Coordinate security briefings, awareness training and onboarding across the organisation.
• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, plans and procedures.
• Coordinate security incidents, including reporting, investigation and remediation activities.
• Manage personnel security processes, including clearance monitoring and security records, and support audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate security projects and physical security initiatives, while promoting a strong security culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience in security, risk, compliance, governance, Defence or government environments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply policies, frameworks and procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 security clearance. Existing clearance holders are encouraged to apply
• ITAR/EAR compliance experience desirable but not essential 

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in security, risk, governance, technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• DISP Security Officer (SO) training or experience supporting DISP compliance activities
• Experience across one or more security domains, including personnel, physical and/or information security
• Experience supporting audits, assurance activities or compliance reviews
• Experience managing security-related projects, secure facilities or office fitouts

Location and Security Requirements

This position is based on-site in Canberra, Australia and requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance. Existing clearance holders are encouraged to apply. SPA Australia is unable to sponsor Australian visas for this position.

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]