Defence Security Officer

Defence Security Officer (DSO) at RMIT's Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre in Melbourne provides Defence-related security functions within the Security Managed Environment, ensuring compliance with DISP/PSPF and Defence security requirements. Responsibilities include implementing and administering security policies, procedures, and controls across Defence programs, maintaining accurate records, and supporting reporting obligations. Role supports Security Operations Team in ongoing compliance and assurance for Defence work; requires strong administrative, governance, risk, and stakeholder-engagement skills, high digital literacy, and ability to manage sensitive information. Mandatory qualifications or relevant industry experience, Australian citizenship, and ability to obtain/maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance; pre-employment checks including Working With Children and National Police Check may apply. The position is based at Melbourne City campus with potential to work at other campuses, and offers full-time arrangements with a competitive salary and benefits package alongside flexible working arrangements.