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At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Join our team at the KONGSBERG Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global KONGSBERG teams and advanced technology partners.

As the Security Officer, you'll play a key role in protecting the KONGSBERG Missile Factory and enabling the successful delivery of critical sovereign defence capability. Working across physical, personnel and information security, you'll help safeguard our people, technology and operations while fostering a strong security culture. 

About the Role

• Act as the initial point of contact for site security matters.
• Support the development, application and maintenance of security policies, procedures, plans and registers in line with the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) guidelines.
• Assist in managing personal security clearances, associated actions and sponsored staff requirements.
• Contribute to security education, induction and awareness programs for staff, contractors, and suppliers.
• Assist with investigations into suspected or confirmed breaches, liaising with relevant agencies as required.
• Support physical security standards, ensuring compliance with Defence and company requirements.
• Provide advice to management, staff and suppliers on security obligations for both personal and program activities.
• Collaborate with the company IT and Cyber Security teams.
• Liaise with Defence, Commonwealth and other security organisations as required.
• Support security accreditation processes and associated reporting.
• Undertake security assurance activities as required. 

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Security Officer in Defence or Government.
• Working knowledge of the DSPF or PSPF and ISM.
• Understanding of HB167:2006 - Security Risk Management
• Experience with Communications Security (desirable).
• Completion of DISP Security Officer training (desirable).

 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

Why Join Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. 

Applications close: 16th August 2026

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