Samuel Woods
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Strategic national security professional with over 8 years of experience in Defence and Defence Industry. Specialises in protective security advisory, threat analysis, and governance, risk, and compliance. Translates complex risk information and regulatory requirements into actionable policies and training, ensuring operational feasibility. Demonstrates effective communication and leadership to achieve critical outcomes with minimal oversight.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
PentenAmio
Canberra, ACT
11.2024 - Current
- Advised senior stakeholders on protective security governance, risks and controls across physical, personnel and information domains.
- Turned government intelligence and policy into practical security advice and workforce guidance.
- Strengthened security governance by developing policies, procedures and guidance aligned with PSPF, DSPF and DISP.
- Assessed threats and security risks, shaping mitigation plans for complex environments.
- Enhanced workforce awareness through executive briefings, training, and tailored security products.
- Facilitated recertification, accreditation, and readiness for DISP deep-dive audit across relevant work areas.
- Maintained security practices during international company merger in collaboration with Chief Security Officer.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Prepared incident reports to provide clear documentation of security or loss prevention incidents. to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Security Operations – Instructor (Reservist)
Royal Australian Air Force
Newcastle , NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Built and delivered structured training packages, strengthening trainee readiness through instruction and performance feedback.
- Facilitated learner engagement with course material, exercises, and skill practice to enhance understanding and retention.
- Trained personnel on safe handling and proper weapons care.
- Ensured secure ammunition and weapon storage aligned with base procedures to maintain safety and compliance.
- Assessed security risks and monitored controlled-stores compliance in high-risk environments.
- Collaborated with command staff to ensure weapons readiness and accountability, supporting operational effectiveness.
- Provided technical support to personnel in the use of weapons and equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Air Force Security
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Conducted vulnerability, criticality and compliance assessments to enhance adherence to Defence security frameworks.
- Selected for high-visibility international VIP security missions with No. 34 Squadron.
- Developed security intelligence reports and briefed executive leaders to inform strategic decisions on emerging risks.
- Produced security intelligence reports and briefed executive leaders on emerging risks.
- Oversaw team operations and asset management after promotion to Corporal.
- Completed vulnerability, criticality and compliance assessments against Defence security frameworks.
- Earned commendations from No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 176 Air Dispatch Squadron for exemplary service.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Terrorism and Security Studies
Charles Sturt University
Diploma - Security Risk Management
Asset College
Diploma - Government Security
Asset College
Certificate IV - Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
Asset College
06.2024 - 06.2024
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Innovative thinking & problem-solving
- Critical and Innovative thinking
- Leadership
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Influential communication
- Multitasking & performance under pressure
- Relationship management
Personal Information
Title: Protective Security | Threat Intelligence | GRC & Risk
Certification
- Defence Security Officer Course 2024 Defence Security Division; graduated 2024.
- Security Risk Management Course 2022 Defence Security Division; graduated 2022.
Timeline
Security Officer
PentenAmio
11.2024 - Current
Certificate IV - Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
Asset College
06.2024 - 06.2024
Security Operations – Instructor (Reservist)
Royal Australian Air Force
05.2024 - Current
Air Force Security
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2018 - 05.2024
Postgraduate Certificate - Terrorism and Security Studies
Charles Sturt University
Diploma - Security Risk Management
Asset College
Diploma - Government Security
Asset College