💼 Full-Time Position

Associate Director, Counter Foreign Interference and Security

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The University of Western Australia
📍 Australia, Western Australia, Australia
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Location
Australia, Australia
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Posted
June 12, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Partner directly with senior university leadership to influence strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving national security and research landscape.

  • Build and embed practical frameworks, policies and training that protect UWA’s research, people and global collaborations.

  • Represent UWA across government, defence and peak‑body forums, strengthening institutional credibility and influence.
  • About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in related field or proven expertise in the management of significant human and material resources.

  • Understanding of the higher education and research environment.

  • Experience in foreign interference, research security, sanctions, export controls, DISP, or national security‑related policy.

  • Extensive experience providing high‑level policy or advisory support in a complex organisation, preferably in higher education, government, defence or a regulated environment.

  • Exce...