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Security and Intelligence Conference: ‘Preparing for 2030’

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

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The day was a hive of activity with opportunities for the participants to engage with speakers and guests. Apart from the conference program, an Exhibitors area was established for people to discuss career prospects, employment opportunities, grad/intern programs, student pathways, and scholarships. It was great to have so many personnel give up their time for this event. Many thanks to Army Reserves, Arup Group, AustCyber (WAACIH), Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO), Australian Geospatial Intelligence Organisation (AGO), Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA), Janes, Security Estate Group (SEG), and West Australian Police (WAPOL). Thanks also needs to be given to Security and Intelligence students Nicholas Philips, Jaimie Buck, and Leah Jones who helped participants find the correct people to talk and provided behind the scenes support.

The conference was open to students in year 11 and 12, along with TAFE and University students interested in or studying Counter Terrorism, or Security and Intelligence. The conference was opened by ECU lecturers who shared career stories, course information and graduation pathways.

The conference was an opportunity for students to hear about defence and government agency initiatives who could then go away and start to plan their own journey. Over the day 80 participants listened to presentations from industry speakers. The beginning group of speakers provided big discussions on security challenges for our public and private sectors as well as security threats faced by people working in critical infrastructure. This was followed by 13th Brigade Army Reserves providing stories and reflections on working in defence. So many career pathways to consider. ASD personnel followed who talked about their REDSPICE initiative. Being Perth born and having to move and live in Canberra has some challenges. But also, a lot of benefits. This was followed by a presentation on working in the geo spatial industry and how the conversion of images into information occurs. A lengthy and engaging conversation was had around the security clearance process. Myths were debunked and truths shared by the Security and Estate Group member who explained the vetting process and the importance of your personal security whilst employed. The day concluded with a presentation on State and Federal Law Enforcement in 2030. This gave us an insight into the attributes and qualities required by students looking to work in the Australian Intelligence and Security domain.

The success of this conference was the hard work of our ECU Intelligence and Security Student Association and the support of ECU academic staff in finding defence and government personnel willing to come to ECU – planning for next year - might need two days!

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