In-Demand Senior security officer Jobs in Canberra, Act

Senior Security Advisor
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
11d
Events and Ceremonies Officer
Australian War Memorial —Campbell ACT
- $88,834 - $96,829 a year
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
6d
Senior Space Monitoring Officer, APS Level 6, Australian Space Agency
Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources —Canberra ACT
- $102,072 - $111,701 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
12d
Specialist Network Engineer (TSF3)
Australian Federal Police (AFP) —Canberra ACT
- $179,919 - $198,686 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Master's degree
- AWS
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
14d
Project Management Leads - NV1 Cleared
Bureau Veritas —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Finance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
10d
Senior Payroll Specialist
KBR —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Director, Infrastructure Refresh | Full-time Permanent
Digital Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $172,246 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
6d
ACT Policing - Policy Officer, National Forums
Australian Federal Police (AFP) —Canberra ACT
- $103,256 - $111,861 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
4d
General Practitioner
Serco Plc —Campbell ACT
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
Director, Cloud and Infrastructure
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- $144,430 - $169,584 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
13d
Director, Digital Policy | Full-time Permanent
Digital Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
11d
Director / Agency Security Advisor
Australian Government Department of Social Services —Tuggeranong ACT
Director, ServiceNow Architecture & Support | Full-time Permanent
Digital Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Assistant Director - Data Intake and Discovery | Full-time Permanent
Digital Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Full-time
13d
Defence and Veterans' Service Commission Deputy Commissioner
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Remote
- Leadership
- Negotiation
14d
Director ICT Procurement and Purchasing | Full-time Temporary
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Temporary
- CAD
- Leadership
11d
Senior System and Customer Support Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Digital Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $102,657 - $116,592 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
7d
Senior Radiation Therapist - Clinical Data Manager | Full-time Permanent
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $145,483 - $150,091 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Chief Technology & Data Officer, Chief Technology & Data Officer
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
6d
SES Band 2 Executive Director, Mission Coordination and Analysis, Canberra
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) —Canberra ACT
- $54,516 - $165,631 a year
- Communication skills
- Negotiation

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Senior Security Advisor

Downer Group -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Incident management
Supervising experience
Security
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Security Advisor to join our Commercial and Risk team and play a key role in leading enterprise security support, ensuring compliance with Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements and strengthening organisational security capability.

The position provides leadership to Security Advisors, drives governance and audit readiness, and promotes a proactive security culture to support Defence-related operations. Working within Commercial & Risk , this position partners with senior stakeholders across Defence programs to deliver security governance, risk management, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

Lead DISP compliance activities, including audits, governance and reporting
Oversee security incident management and continuous improvement actions
Develop and maintain enterprise security documentation and controls
Mentor and support Security Advisors and Deputy Security Officers
Drive security awareness initiatives and strengthen organisational security culture

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in DISP compliance and Defence security frameworks
Strong leadership capability with experience supervising and mentoring teams
Expertise in security risk, incident management and governance processes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across complex environments
5+ years’ experience in Defence or national security, and relevant security or risk qualifications/accreditation desirable
Defence security clearance

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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