Regional Security Advisor

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Boeing is seeking for a Regional Security Advisor, Australia to join our Pacific Security Team. Reporting to the Regional Security Leader for the Pacific Region, this position will be based in Australia and will primarily provide security support to Boeing's operations within Pacific region, and, on occasion may provide wider security support to the Pacific region.

The successful candidate will implement company policies, processes, procedures, and programs to safeguard people, property, and information and ensure compliance with all necessary Local, National, and Boeing security and fire protection standards and requirements.

This position is suited to an experienced, confident, and self-motivated security professional with a proven ability to interact and communicate effectively in English languages, both internally with security colleagues, business units, and other functions and stakeholders, and externally with representatives of local, national and international government agencies, contracted security organizations, industry peers, and through active participation and networking with organizations such as OSAC, ASIS, etc.

The successful candidate should have practical experience in assessing and managing risk and must be able to advise on, and solve, a broad range of activity related to company information security, industrial security, investigations, export compliance, emergency and disaster preparedness, crisis management, travel security, routine office security, event security, support to executive level visits, and other tasks designated by the Regional Security Leader.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and the incumbent must be prepared to travel routinely within the region in support of Boeing operations, and on an as needs basis throughout the rest of the Pacific region

Position Responsibilities

• Promote and improve the protection of Boeing people, property, and information in a timely and efficient manner.

• Establish and maintain an effective and close working relationship with the Boeing Leadership Team, in Pacific region, respective Business Units and supporting functions, and align and prioritize day-to-day tasks in direct support of these business' security requirements.

• Develop plans and lead responses to emergencies and crises, acting as the security focal on behalf of the Regional Leader.

• Lead on a range of critical compliance and risk assessments for host nation and corporate customers.

• Engage with national and local law enforcement, security, and intelligence agencies to facilitate host nations' security clearance and vetting requirement

• Provide security, fire and protection expertise to management and cross functional teams in strategic, tactical, operational and business planning activities, including interfacing with senior leaders on critical security, fire and protection matters.

• As a matter of routine, the Security Adviser will be a focal for local-to-Pacific region guidance and support across a wide range of security and related issues, including, but not limited to:

• Employee personal safety and threat management

• Export compliance

• Journey management and travel security advice and support

• Event security

• Business continuity plans and processes

• Security awareness and education

• Partnering with stakeholders to select new sites and to facilitate the decommissioning of redundant sites

• Coordination with Boeing Executive Protection and Executive Flight Operations personnel to support close protection requirements for executives and VIPs, on an as needs basis

• Other duties as directed by the Regional Security Leader

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree is desirable and typically 10 or more year's related work experience.
• An astute understanding and knowledge of the practices and principles associated with risk analysis and assessment.
• Knowledge of conducting international office/site surveys and assessments and the ability to document the findings in a clear and concise reporting format.
• Information protection skills and a working knowledge of data protection practices in the international community.
• A previous responsible position within a law enforcement, military, or government agency, and/or will have a corporate security background for a minimum of 8-10 years is highly desirable.
• Previous working experience in the Pacific region is essential.
• Effective communication & presentation skills, sharp business acumen, and the ability to work independently and adapt to ambiguity.
• A strong ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior management, business clients, colleagues, and external parties. This includes advanced presentational and briefing skills.
• The ability to develop a network of industry contacts, and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships to achieve business development goals
• A high degree of multicultural awareness, with a comprehensive knowledge of the political, security, and social issues associated with operating in often challenging or volatile risk environments or situations.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements with ability to obtain NV2 clearance, which includes a checkable background of 10 years minimum.

About Us

Boeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, well-being programs, and discounts on health insurance, travel, and accommodation.

We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful, and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.

If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Flexible working options
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.

Export Control Details: Non - US based job

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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