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Security Officer (SO)

Definition overview

1 Definition

A Security Officer must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance (for Entry Level membership) or the minimum of a NV1 security clearance (for membership Levels 1, 2 and 3). This position may have the ability to nominate and sponsor clearances within the business.

2 References

Department of Defence - Defence Industry Security Program Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Principle 16 Control

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

24/4/2025

Effective Date

24/4/2025

Record No

25/433PL

Failure to comply with this Policy or Policy Instrument may be considered as misconduct and the provisions of the relevant Policy or Procedure applied.

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