National Security and Defence Officer
Core
Provide substantive and administrative assistance to ensure Macquarie University's compliance with Australian national security legislation, including the Foreign Arrangements Scheme and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
Role type
Administrative and compliance support officer (National Security & Defence)
Builds
Compliance reporting, due diligence documentation, and secure research environment governance
Domain
Higher Education / National Security & Defence Compliance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Legislative interpretation, administrative coordination, minute taking, record keeping, confidentiality management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Higher education or government sector experience, e-learning coordination, understanding of geopolitical context
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive), SharePoint
Responsibilities
Advise staff and audit reports for Foreign Arrangements Scheme compliance; assist with national security due diligence and DISP activities; coordinate training logistics; provide secretariat support for meetings; respond to staff enquiries on NS&D processes; maintain records and guidance materials; conduct research and information gathering tasks.
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior
