- Full time, permanent | Curtin Bentley Campus
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super contributions, generous leave entitlements
- On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Reference: 1667985

About the Role:

Curtin has an exciting opportunity for a Foreign Risk Officer to join our talented team in International Risk and Academic Security. In this role, you will play a critical part in strengthening Curtin’s resilience to foreign interference and protecting our community, research partnerships and cutting-edge research. Working closely with the Foreign Risk Consultant, you will undertake due diligence, analysis, risk assessment and mitigation activities across a range of foreign risk-related regulatory and governance requirements.

You will also work closely with staff across diverse areas of the University, including Research, People and Culture, Teaching and Learning, and Commercialisation. Your ability to build trusted relationships and understand the nature and value of Curtin’s activities will be key to identifying and assessing foreign risks and developing effective management strategies. You will also monitor activities, submit notifiable arrangements to government and coordinate applications for relevant permits as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conduct due diligence and analysis using relevant documentation, open-source information and stakeholder engagement to develop clear, concise and objective risk assessments, supported by appropriate source material.
- Develop and recommend tailored controls to effectively mitigate identified risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including academic and professional staff, industry representatives, government agencies and their offices.
- Provide clear, practical advice and effectively communicate risk assessments and controls to relevant stakeholders.
- Keep up to date with legislation, guidelines and geopolitical developments that may impact foreign risk management and compliance across the University.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, practices and approaches as part of Curtin’s research security program.
- Administer relevant shared mailboxes, tracking systems and risk profiles.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated analytical, assessment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound, evidence-based risk recommendations.
2. Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and achieve solution-focused outcomes in complex risk environments.
3. Highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and well-structured correspondence, reports and documentation.
4. Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise dynamic caseloads and make timely, considered decisions.
5. Demonstrated experience providing advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of policy, legislation and regulatory requirements.
6. Advanced computer skills, particularly experience using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
7. Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while contributing positively and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis, including the use of specialist tools.
- Knowledge of university research, innovation and engagement models, including their design, evolution and execution.
- Previous experience in national security matters, or familiarity and interest in a range of ‘Foreign Risk’ related regulatory and governance requirements, including Foreign Interference, Defence Trade Controls, Sanctions, Foreign Arrangements Scheme, Foreign Influence and Transparency Scheme and/or geopolitics.
- Previous experience working in classified security domains.

Research Security at Curtin

Whether we are developing new mining technologies or exploring the origins of the universe, strong academic and industry partnerships are at the heart of Curtin’s research endeavours. Responsible collaboration and proportionate research security practices ensure we can continue to build collaborations and share knowledge across faculties, campuses and external institutions, transforming complex challenges into innovative solutions with far-reaching impact.

As part of the International Risk and Academic Security team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this important work while helping safeguard the partnerships, people, knowledge and research that make a difference locally and globally.

Role Requirements:

1. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
2. A willingness and ability to apply and maintain an Australian NV1 (or higher)



security clearance (requires Australian citizenship). Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This Continuous G06 role attracts a remuneration of $99,213 - $105,251 + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this chance or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 6th of September 2026.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

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