Security Specialist (Disp)

About NIOA

NIOA is a family-owned global munitions company.

Our operations include NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation, Barrett Firearms (USA) and Joint Venture company Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director, Security & Facilities, the Security Specialist assists management and staff in ensuring NIOA’s regulatory compliance under the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) and other security related programs.    

Responsibilities 

• Maintain robust security systems by identifying, managing, and mitigating security risks effectively.
• Perform the duties of a Security Officer as required by Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
• Support security risk owners in conducting security risk assessments.
• Assist in conducting investigations into security incidents.
• Review compliance with security policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain security registers, facility access controls and CCTV network.
• Conduct training for staff, security briefs and provide protective security advice. 
• Oversee the Security On-Call roster.

Experience, Qualifications and Attributes

• Proven experience in a Defence or similar environment with a particular focus on Defence security arrangements. 
• Exceptional attention to detail. 
• Proven experience developing and implementing security requirements.
• Experience in operating security systems and processes (access control, alarms, security containers).
• Essential NEGATIVE VETTING 1 security clearance, or the ability to maintain one.
• DISP Security Officers accreditation or ability to attain if required.
• Proven experience and expertise in:
• Defence protective security
• Training and awareness
• Information security
• Vetting and employment suitability  

Essential Requirements

• AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance, or the ability to obtain. 
• Defence Security Officer course completion within the last 3 years or the ability to complete. 
• Queensland Firearms Licence, or the ability to obtain.
• Driver’s Licence.