We are seeking an experienced Security Advisor to join a national protective security team, providing day-to-day support across personnel, physical, information, and security governance functions. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Canberra, ACT, offering the chance to work within a highly secure and mission-critical environment.
Due to the nature of the projects and environments supported, candidates must hold a current TSPV (Top Secret Positive Vetting) security clearance.
This role would be particularly well suited to candidates looking to transition from into a long-term civilian career, where they can continue to apply their security expertise while contributing to nationally significant programs.
Major Duties
- Providing advice across key protective security disciplines.
- Supporting Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) obligations.
- Assisting with security incidents, investigations and reporting.
- Maintaining security policies, procedures and compliance activities.
- Supporting security audits, accreditations and governance requirements.
- Managing security-related administration and stakeholder engagement.
- Current PV Clearance.
- Experience in Defence, Defence Industry, Government or National Security environments.
- Understanding of DSPF, PSPF and AGSVA clearance processes.
- Knowledge of personnel, physical or information security practices.
- Strong written communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated environment while building positive stakeholder relationships.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Work Environment: Hybrid, onsite
Security Requirements:
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a minimum current NV1 Security Clearance.
What is on offer
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
- Competitive remuneration package
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes on Friday, 07/08/2026. Please call Salina on 0480 002 449 or email salinas@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
