Senior Security Officer

Job Title – Senior Security Officer

Job Location: This role is based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

As the Senior Security Officer, you will be responsible under the direction of the Security Operations Manager for providing Commercial and Defence Security advice and education to all Business Operations within a nominated area and supporting other Security Officers (SO) nationally, in accordance with Company Security policies, procedures and guidelines.

Core Duties:

• Be the first point of contact for security advice and incident response.
• Develop and maintain Security Policies & Plans (SPP).
• Ensure responsible document management is upheld in regard to security and personal records.
• Ensure the integrity of BAE Systems Australia employees working in the assigned business areas, by maintaining personnel security and access control processes and procedures.
• Monitor the adequacy of the security measures within their business area, to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date and take account of developments.
• Conduct and review security assessments and define operational requirements for the assigned work stream to protect critical assets.

About You:

• Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
• Defence Security Officer Course, Defence Security Risk Management Course (desired).
• Knowledge of incident management, investigations and crises management principles.
• Knowledge of security risk management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong experience in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Demonstrate experience in Defence security or security processes and procedures.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and or external stakeholders.
• Self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.