Job Description

• Canberra or Melbourne

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact, there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Applications are invited from seasoned Defence security professionals for a new role in our Security team. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, you will be responsible, as part of a team, for the security posture, arrangements and security culture across the Australian business. The role is also accountable for ensuring the maintenance of security functions within the Australian business is pivotal in ensuring compliance with QinetiQ global, Australian Government, and Defence security requirements, while strengthening security culture and maintaining our Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership.

In more specific terms, as the Security Manager, you will:

• Shape and deliver security policies, governance, and assurance frameworks aligned with QinetiQ Group (global) and DISP requirements
• Support the business in achieving strategic security objectives and embedding best practice
• Lead key security functions, including risk registers and risk mitigation activities, audit actions and compliance reporting and governance policies and frameworks
• Produce monthly security KPI and security risk reporting
• Oversee security vetting processes, including Designated Security Assessed Positions (DSAP) register and compliance reporting and oversight
• Act as a subject matter expert providing guidance to business units and project teams
• Deliver training, mentoring, and capability uplift to regional Security Officers
• Serve as the Security contact for Australian input into governance forums, including the Security & Information Council and Risk & Security Committee
• Drive strong security culture and protect the organisation’s reputation with customers, regulators, and stakeholders

Whilst this role has no direct reports, it is unmistakingly a specialist, senior and national role.

About You:

You are a strategic yet hands-on security professional with strong experience operating in the Australian Defence sector. You bring a proactive mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels in addition to:

• A deep knowledge of AGSVA security vetting processes and a strong understanding DISP certification requirements
• Demonstrated experience working with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Experience working with Australian Government security doctrine and regulatory bodies, ASIO Technical Notes, AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management and Australian Privacy Principles

Whilst not essential, a Diploma of Government Security & Risk Management will be highly regarded.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a current Defence Security Clearance to at least NV1 level and be eligible for higher levels of clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, Talent Acquisition (clriach@qinetiq.com.au). A position description is available upon request.

Applications close Friday 5th June, 2026.

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.