Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Security Advisor - SI DPS
Oversee security initiatives, clearances, and documentation for defence projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are seeking a Security Advisor to join Downer Professional Services, reporting to the Senior Security Advisor. The role is central to ensuring compliance with the Defence Industry Security Program and delivering high-quality outcomes for essential services. Downer plans, creates, and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres, and defence partnerships that keep communities thriving. • Manage, monitor, and report on enterprise security initiatives and coordinate security clearances. • Develop and maintain enterprise security documentation, including plans, processes, procedures, and internal controls. • Maintain the security clearance register and administer daily clearance requests and changes. • Liaise with client‑side security officers regarding Downer staff security clearances. • Assist staff with security‑related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸security management
- ▸clearance administration
- ▸policy documentation
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸client liaison
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
• Hold an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance. • Knowledge of Defence Security Principles Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework, and Information Security Manual. • Understanding of security requirements in Defence and National Security sectors. • Experience operating security systems such as access control, alarms, and CCTV. • Experience in Australian Government environments; Defence Industry Security Program experience desirable. • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸nv2 clearance
- ▸security frameworks
- ▸security systems
- ▸gov experience
- ▸work ethic
- ▸positive attitude
Benefits
Our high-performance culture values diversity and inclusion; we offer training, development, and clear career pathways, with 30% of vacancies filled internally. Employees enjoy perks like healthcare discounts, retail savings, and an Employee Assistance Program, and we support flexible, inclusive work through our WORK180 endorsement. • Access training and development programs to diversify your career. • Benefit from high internal promotion rates, with 30% of vacancies filled internally. • Enjoy perks including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Receive support from the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. • Work in a flexible, inclusive environment endorsed by WORK180.
Work Environment
Onsite