Security & Governance Officer | Defence Security Program Office | Canberra

Job Requisition ID: 37403 

• Hybrid work environment
• Variety of benefits, including discounts for private health insurance, super and salary packaging, option to buy/sell leave and much more
• Convenient location with great views, parking and cafes

About the team

Deloitte’s Business Security Office (BSO) is responsible for a broad range of information security, privacy, resilience, and safety programs aimed at securing the client data in our custody, enabling our business, and protecting our people. 

Sitting within the BSO, our Defence Security Program Office (DSPO) focuses on maintaining and enhancing our Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership in line with our commitments to our most security-conscious clients.  Physical, Personnel, Governance and Cyber Security comprise the key pillars of focus for this team.

What will your typical day look like? 

This is a busy, fast-paced environment that offers a lot of variety and the opportunity to progress your career. This role will require you to:

• support the daily operation of multiple classified security zones, including granting and revoking Electronic Access Card System (EACS) access to security cleared personnel;
• maintain elements of our Insider Threat program, including using cyber security tools to confirm the correct storage and handling of official or classified material;
• assist in the maintenance of Deloitte’s already strong security posture and culture through the briefing of new clearance holders;
• investigate, record and report potential security breaches and incidents;
• operate and monitor security technologies including electronic and classified storage safes, devices and systems, as well as ICT systems;
• conduct relevant governance tasks on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis; and
• support our staff and Partners with requests related to Defence and government security.

You will also be expected to:

• learn about, and become an expert in, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), including the requirements of the PSPF, DSPF, ISM and E8;
• conduct risk assessments on facilities and ICT networks in accordance with Defence and Commonwealth Government requirements, including Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs);
• learn about, and become an expert in, security threats and open-source information, including creating, updating and providing security briefings and webinars to Deloitte personnel;
• where required, provide relevant information to, and request information from, the Department of Defence and other Commonwealth government departments about Deloitte’s security requirements;
• educate yourself, your team and the wider Deloitte community on security trends across industry; and
• manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external).

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and efficient Consultant, who thrives working in a team environment and enjoys process-oriented work where they can apply their discretion and excellent organisational skills to progress multiple priorities and engage multiple stakeholders.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
You are someone who has an interest in, and awareness of:

• Defence and other government departments and agencies;
• governance, risk and compliance (GRC);
• cyber security frameworks; and
• security & open-source research.

In addition, you have:

• good written, oral and presentation skills;
• attention to detail;
• relevant industry certifications or tertiary qualifications in security, IT and/or cyber security; and
• skills with the MS Office suite and other common IT platforms and tools.

Due to security requirements for this role, all applicants must be Australian citizens. An NV2 security clearance is highly desirable. Prior completion of the Defence Security Officer (SO) course is also highly desirable.

Why Deloitte? 

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps 
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now. 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.