Security & Facilities Manager

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Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. Thats why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer a 9day fortnight working pattern offering extended weekends every other week granting you more time to pursue your passions. And thats not all we provide flexible start and finish times.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise our business is our people.

Primary Responsibility:

The Security & Facilities Manager as the companys recognised Security Officer (SO) is responsible for ensuring the business complies with the Australian Government requirements for the protection of classified material in accordance with the Defence Security Principles Framework and our obligations as a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member. This requires managing personnel facility and security system requirements and ensuring we have appropriate governance systems in place to maintain our posture as a trusted Defence supplier.

The Security & Facilities Manager is responsible to develop plan and execute a security strategy which is consistent with the companys overarching business strategy with a specific focus on DISP compliance to ensure the suitability and effectiveness of the businesses Systems.

The Security and Facilities Manager is responsible for the development of the security and facilities personnel including participation in hiring retention performance feedback mentoring talent management career and development planning.

As part of this role you will be required to attend security call outs and respond to out of hours facility security issues. You may also be required to travel domestically to other facilities/ office locations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Implementing coordinating and overseeing all security measures for the protection of classified material under Ultra control.

Providing security advice to Ultra management and employees consistent with the Defence Security Protective Framework (DSPF).

Developing implementing and reviewing Security Policies Procedures and Plans ensuring that they reflect DSPF obligations to ensure the business maintains at least Level 2 DISP Membership.

Undertaking security risk assessments as needed to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage security risks in accordance with the DSPF.

Maintaining the Security Register (SR) detailing all aspects of classified activities undertaken by Ultra.

Ensuring the ongoing Accreditation of company facilities ranging from Zone 2 to Zone 5 areas.

Maintain oversight of the bilateral security agreements applicable to specific projects ensuring systems tools and practices are consistent with those agreements.

Assist with the management of communication security (COMSEC) assets information and associated activities to ensure ongoing compliance and retention.

Facilitating personal security clearances and associated actions.

Developing and implementing an ongoing program of security education and awareness for all employees.

Providing briefings and debriefings to employees as required and maintaining records of these activities. These briefings include inductions overseas travel debriefings upon cessation access to security zones etc.

Conducting preliminary enquiries into suspected or confirmed security incidents ensuring that Defence are advised of any such incidents and these are recorded in the SR.

Conducting preliminary enquiries into reported contacts with foreign nationals or representatives of foreign countries and incidents of security interest ensuring that a report on all inquiries conducted is provided to Defence.

Preparing and forwarding visits advice for security cleared employees requiring entry to sensitive or controlled areas of Defence or Defence industry establishments both in Australia and overseas.

Providing guidance on the Security Classification and Categorisation Guide (SCCG) for each classified project. Ensuring that the SCCG is available to all employees with an appropriate security clearance and a needtoknow.

Advising Defence as soon as possible of any proposed changes which may impact on Ultra ownership major shareholders or business or operating name or changes impacting on Ultra operating address.

Liaising with Defence Australian Government stakeholders and other SOs within the Defence security community.

Providing annual security reports to the Defence Industry Security Office.

Keeping the Chief Security Officer and Senior Management Team informed of security matters through Monthly Management Review meetings and reports.

Facilities

Oversee the companys facility management ensuring the timely implementation of scheduled and preventative maintenance activities and ensuring these are conducted in accordance with Work Health Safety standards.

Ensure the facilities provide a safe and effective working environment; identify issues and improvements promote and develop sustainability initiatives.

Provide facility planning inputs to support annual budget preparations and development of the companys strategic plan.

Ensure all asset maintenance contractor or compliance data is captured and that all data and documentation is accessible centrally accurate and current.

• Identification of and ensuring all premises needs and contractual building requirements are met;

• Collaborate with relevant staff to develop programs and levels of service for scheduled operations and maintenance;

Actively look for continual improvement opportunities including monitoring any changes in facilities standards or best practice

Personal Attributes:

Welldeveloped practical communication and people skills.

Ability to use sound problem solving techniques to provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems.

Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and professionally across functional teams to achieve goals.

Instil a sense of urgency commitment and focus on the right priorities in delivering on time and within budget.

Demonstrate by example and foster a positive and proactive security culture.

Demonstrate behaviours that align with and promote companys values.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in a senior Defence security role or in a similar or related position.

Substantial familiarity with the processes related to the security requirements for companys contracted to the Australian Defence Organisation.

Knowledge of DSPF.

Experience working with Australian Department of Defence (DoD) and associated program offices.

Qualifications:

PostSecondary qualification in security or an applicable discipline.

Why its great to work for Ultra Maritime!

• Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
• Option to purchase additional leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program;
• Free onsite car parking;
• Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
• CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
• Professional development and study assistance to name a few....

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process so we can see what your strengths are; as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

Interested in applying

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Nationality Requirements

The successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

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