Security Officer

• Coordinate the full security clearance process for Defence Force Recruitment
• Work closely with external and internal teams to track clearance progress
• Be part of one of the most important missions in Australia

Adecco DFR are looking for an experienced individual to fill the role of Security Officer. You will be responsible for the oversight of security arrangements, including governance, information, personnel, and physical security.

The role will also involve liaising with Defence personnel and a large number Adecco staff who are based across multiple locations throughout Australia.

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire security clearance process for new starters across Adecco and all subcontractors for all personnel requiring clearance to perform their role within DFR.
• Liaise with AGSVA on a regular basis to obtain updates on clearances, communicating effectively and clearly.
• Ensure any individual applying for a clearance is aware of the requirements in their application, the timeframe they have to process their application and the points of contact for escalation/support.
• Act as a point of contact for all security related concerns, questions and escalations from the business in relation to physical and personnel security.
• Support the Australia wide, locally based Facility Security Officers, ensuring consistent approach to security.
• Ensure compliance to security processes, policies and requirements, staying up to date on any changes.
• Drive and champion processes to maintain the physical security of DFR, working closely with the Facilities team to execute and maintain.
• Work closely with the HR team across Adecco and subcontractors to maintain accurate records and security sponsorship of personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of security data, including personnel sponsored by Adecco for their security clearance, and the expiry of clearances.
• Provide reports on security as requested and required.
• Maintain security clearance level required to perform role of Security Officer.
• Develop, manage and maintain a high service level client relationship through the provision of services that meet or exceed the expectations of Defence and the DFR Adecco contract, further encouraging a strong and ongoing relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia.​

To be considered, you will have:

• A background or understanding of defence/ defence industry is desirable.
• Previous experience in a Security Officer role with exposure to the DSFP or PSPF
• Understanding of AGSVA Security Clearance process
• Previous experience in the creation and maintenance of Government documentation
• High level of attention to detail
• High level of organisation and time management skills

To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen as candidates will need to hold an active AGSVA Security Clearance of an NV1 (essential) for this role.

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email Victoria Emms at victoria.emms@adecco.com.au for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on Tuesday 16th December. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.