Macquarie University
Higher Education
SeniorAdviser,NationalSecurityandDefence
“Senior Adviser, National Security and Defence at Macquarie University. Skills: National Security Legislation, Defence Export Controls, Sanctions, Countering Foreign Interference, Risk Management, Compliance. Providing expert advice on compliance with security-related legislation, including Defence Export Controls, Sanctions, Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets, and the Foreign Arrangements Scheme.. Undertaking comprehensive due diligence on proposed research projects, foreign collaboration”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring compliance with relevant Australian laws; Supporting the delivery of strategic research objectives; Ensuring research collaborations and partnerships are compliant, secure, and strategically aligned; Protecting one of Australia's most innovative universities from foreign interference risks; Supporting world-class research; Strengthening Macquarie University's resilience to national security risks; Bolstering legislative compliance and resilience to foreign interference
Industry & Context.
Ability to translate complex technical and legislative requirements into practical, workable solutions for diverse stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive analyses of complex legislation, exercise sound judgement, and employ effective problem-solving techniques in specific cases
Australian Citizenship is mandatory, A current Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Security Clearance at the appropriate level, or eligibility to obtain one, Criminal history check required, Occasional domestic travel is overseas travel opportunities may arise
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor or postgraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in law, international relations, national security, critical technologies, or related fields (or equivalent combination of education and experience), Australian Citizenship is mandatory, A current Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Security Clearance at the appropriate level, or eligibility to obtain one, Criminal history check required
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the Commonwealth's legislative framework on defence export controls, safeguarding Australia's military secrets, DISP requirements, sanctions, foreign arrangements and countering foreign interference, Excellent understanding of the geopolitical context and foreign interference threats (particularly in the tertiary sector), Demonstrated experience in leading consultation processes and implementing new initiatives across a complex organisation
What You'll Do.
Providing expert advice on compliance with security-related legislation
including Defence Export Controls
Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets
and the Foreign Arrangements Scheme.
Undertaking comprehensive due diligence on proposed research projects
foreign collaborations
staff and student appointments
and institutional agreements to ensure sound risk-managed decisions.
Leading policy and process development projects to bolster legislative compliance and resilience to foreign interference.
Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key government stakeholders including the Departments of Home Affairs
and Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Contributing to education and awareness-raising initiatives on countering foreign interference
supporting a security awareness culture across the University.
Providing comprehensive security advice on international travel
foreign delegation visits
and DISP obligations.
Supporting the effective functioning of Macquarie University's Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engaging with government stakeholders; Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key government stakeholders including the Departments of Home Affairs, Defence, and Foreign Affairs and Trade; Contributing to education and awareness-raising initiatives on countering foreign interference, supporting a security awareness culture across the University; Communicating risk management and compliance frameworks to diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to draft guidelines, policies, training materials, and external correspondence
Process & Methodology
Leading policy and process development projects to bolster legislative compliance and resilience to foreign interference, Demonstrated experience in leading consultation processes and implementing new initiatives across a complex organisation
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