DISP Security Officer

Overview

Working with us - Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) Australia

SPA  Australia is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial and analytics services to government and large organisations. Our multidisciplinary approach combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis takes our clients further. For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) has supported clients across the world to meet complex national security challenges.

In 2025 SPA Australia acquired Proximity Advisory Services, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy organisation with unrivalled legal abilities, exceptional commercial capability, and a raft of specialisations in consulting. Today, SPA has more than 2,200 employees across 15 office locations within the US, UK and Australia. In Australia, more than 130 employees are based across Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

SPA Australia is seeking an experience

d

DISP Security

& Facilities

Manager to

support the organisation’s governance, compliance,

personnel security,

and

physical

security

requirements

in line with Defence Industry

Security

Program (DISP)

,

Defence

Security Principles Framework

(

DSPF), and

Protective Security Policy Framework

(PSPF

).

About The Job

Working with the Technology & Security team

,

you will

act as

the DISP Security lead

,

ensuring the company’s compliance with

in

our DISP

security

obligations.

Reporting to the Group Manager – Technology & Security, y

ou will

be responsible for

delivering

governance

,

compliance,

personnel

and physical security briefings to employees and management

. You will

work closely with the Technology

& Security

team to ensure DISP

requirements

are

effectively

implemented

across

SPA Australia’s

operations.

.

You will also take an active role in facilities

management,

working with

vendors

to

support

complian

t

and efficient

site

operation

s

.

The role includes

contributing to stakeholder engagements

,

maintain

ing

awareness of evolving DISP obligations

,

and

supporting the

review and update

of

policies

,

procedures

,

and training.

Demonstrated

knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

is

essential.

Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) is desirable and

can

be developed in the role.

Your

strong

communication

skills will support the delivery of key information in management meetings, as well as

clearly conveying complex security requirements

to employees

, including newly onboarded

or security

-

cleared personnel.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Lead DISP

security

compliance across the

thr

ee key

security domains (Governance, Personnel, Physical

)

and provide su

pport

to the

Chief Information Security Officer

for

the

Information Security

domain

Deliver DISP security briefings and awareness training across the organisation

Develop, implement, and

maintain

security policies

, plans

,

and

procedures

Establish and

maintain

a robust compliance framework aligned with PSPF, DSPF, and ISM

Oversee and manage security incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation

Manage personnel security processes, including

monitoring

clearance

status

and onboarding briefings

Maintain security documentation, and

support

audit readiness

Act as the primary liaison with

relevant

government

security

stakeholders

Support internal and external audits and assurance activities

Promote a strong security culture across the organisation

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

CertIV

or

Bachelor's

degree in a

business or

related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3

+

years

’

experience in

implementing

Defence Industry

S

ecurity Program (

DISP

)

frameworks

Knowledge of and application of

Australian

security

accreditation standards (PSPF, DSPF, ISM)

Experience deliver

ing

organisation

-

wide security training

and compliance across personnel

and physical

domains;

ICT

security experience is

desirable

E

ITAR/EAR compliance experience desirable but not essential

**This position is

located

on-site in in Canberra

,

Australia and requires the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting

2

(NV2)

security clearance. SPA Australia is unable to sponsor an Australian Visa (Australian Citizenship Required).

Preferred qualifications:

Completion of

DIS

P Security Officer

(SO) training

, or willingness to undertake

Security Risk Management certification

Current

AGSVA NV2 security clearance

The SPA Australia Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. By joining SPA Australia, you will enjoy:

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing support

Professional development

Career progression pathways supporting your development and career goals

The chance to give back to your community by working with our not-for-profit partners

Why SPA Australia

We offer a competitive salary package with options to earn on-the-job awards and bonuses, a collaborative team environment, a swag of benefits to support you and your colleagues, and the opportunity to do high-impact, meaningful work. To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at

[email protected]