Security & Supply Chain Officer - Defence

Lead security, procurement and supply chain operations for a growing Defence industry organisation.

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving security, procurement, logistics, inventory management, export controls and supplier performance to support Defence, engineering and manufacturing programs. Acting as the organisation's Security Officer, you will ensure compliance with DISP, PSPF, export control regulations and Defence security requirements while delivering resilient, efficient and cost-effective supply chain outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership

- Lead the organisation's security program and act as the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) Security Officer.
- Provide leadership across personnel, physical and information security.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Manage security clearances, risk assessments, audits, investigations and compliance activities.
- Drive a strong security culture through training, awareness and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with DISP, PSPF, Defence and Commonwealth security requirements.

Supply Chain & Procurement

- Develop and execute supply chain and procurement strategies that support operational and program delivery.
- Lead sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations and procurement activities.




- Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, supply continuity and risk management.
- Oversee inventory planning, stock management, BOM governance and supply chain efficiency initiatives.
- Manage supplier non-conformances and corrective action processes.

Export Controls & Logistics

- Lead export control compliance activities, including Australian export control requirements and ITAR obligations where applicable.
- Manage domestic and international logistics operations, freight providers and shipping arrangements.
- Support audits, assurance activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Maintain effective logistics governance, documentation and reporting.

About You

- Experienced leader in Defence, security, supply chain or logistics environments.
- Robust knowledge of Defence security, governance and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in procurement, supplier management and operational logistics.
- Australian Citizen.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Security, Business, Engineering or similar.

All applications should include your resume as a Word document.

For more information, visit our website, or contact Ben Reeve on 0***.

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📌 Security & Supply Chain Officer - Defence (Canberra)
🏢 Kinexus
📍 Canberra