The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Facility Security Officer to join the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Production Facility build at Wellcamp, Toowoomba, QLD.
In this role you will provide specialist security support across a major Defence program within Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). The role will focus on ensuring compliance with the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership obligations, and Defence contractual security requirements.
This position plays a key role in supporting a Defence program's security activities across a diverse program portfolio, and providing effective engagement with Defence, CASG, and external security authorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with program teams, BDA security specialists, and other stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.
Why this is exciting
- Be part of a team that will be building a state-of-the-art final assembly facility - shaping processes and decisions from day one, influence key milestones, and enjoy competitive reward, relocation support (if applicable), and the opportunity to grow with a long-term, high-impact program.
- Shape the future of Australian aerospace manufacturing - your work will support national defence capabilities and the growth of local industry.
As the Facility Security Officer at Boeing you will:
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of security framework aligned to DSPF, PSPF, DISP, and Defence contractual obligations.
- Provide security advice and support to a diverse Defence program.,.
- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security documentation, including security policies, procedures, plans, and registers.
- Conduct and evaluate security risks, issues, opportunities and support remediation planning and closure in collaboration with program and functional owners.
- Support internal and external security audits, reviews, and inspections, to ensure compliance with Government, Defence and Business requirements.
- Provide specialist advice to new projects, including supply chain security, within the program to ensure security requirements are identified and communicated. Coordinate and support security investigations and reporting of security incidents and breaches.
- Contribute to security reporting, metrics, and briefings for the CSO and senior leadership
Who we're looking for:
Essential
- Experience working in security advisory, or security governance within Defence, or government environments.
- Sound understanding of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), ASIO Tech Notes, and security practices and procedures specifically relating to high security facilities and programs.
- Experience supporting Defence classified programs and secure environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess security risk and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications in security, risk management.
- Experience supporting major defence acquisition or capability programs.
- Experience working in high security environments within Government or Defence.
- Current Defence Security Officer Course and or COMSO course.
- Hold a current NV1 or higher national security clearance.
Security requirement
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements and have the ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 security clearance.
Location
- Onsite at Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional Airport), Queensland, Australia
Built on Boeing values - your everyday guide
- Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
- Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
- People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
- Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
- Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.
What's in it for you
- Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: be part of a team that will deliver Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years - a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
- Real legacy and impact: contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and a program that will redefine advanced aircraft manufacturing in Australia.
- Strong safety and values-driven culture: to operate within Boeing's safety-first, integrity-led environment that emphasises quality, ownership and innovation.
Join us and help build something big - a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.
