• Influence national security outcomes - 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract.  

• Flexible working on offer.  

• Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra based.   

 The Organisation  

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.  

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.  

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.  

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.  

The Role & The Team   

As the Senior Protective Security Specialist, your responsibilities will include:  

• Provision of specialist security advice and implementation of protective security requirements across Airservices in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other relevant Government directives.  

• Provision of specialist security support to the design, project management and delivery of projects across the Airservices Project Management portfolios, inclusive of specialist security support to third party contractors.  

• Provision of general security advice for Airservices and support in relation to security incidents, contribution to the maintenance of the Transport Security Program, and supporting the development of Airservices’ PSPF compliance.  

You will form an integral part of the Security and Resilience team responsible for engaging with external security and infrastructure professionals and be a part of the broader high-performing Assurance team maintaining Airservices’ record of Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk and Compliance excellence.  

 Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:  

 Position Description - Senior Protective Security Specialist .pdf

The Person   

We are seeking a dynamic and resilient individual ready to make a significant impact within a high-performing and forward-thinking team in safeguarding Airservices' legacy of excellence in safety, security, and compliance.   

The successful applicant will have:  

• Experience in a protective security role, with a proven track record in the delivery of security services, especially in an aviation, critical infrastructure, government or Defence context.  

• Thorough and contemporary knowledge of the PSPF. Knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) is desirable but not essential.  

• A sensible, risk-based approach to protective security appropriate for an organisation experiencing rapid uplift in an evolving security environment.  

• Experience in new facility or infrastructure development projects would be an advantage.  

• Understanding of and familiarity with ASIO Technical Notes relating to secure spaces.  

• Understanding of the Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC), their requirements and publications.  

• Experience in external stakeholder management, particularly in relation to Government agencies including accreditation and authorisation bodies.  

• Experience developing and implementing internal audit and assurance programs.  

• Experience in fact-finding and investigation processes related to security incidents or near-misses, including the implementation of remediation plans.  

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.  

• Advanced competency skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365).  

• A Certificate IV in Security Risk Management or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.  

• A qualification in Project Management is desirable but not essential.  

 At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.   

Security Clearance   

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance will be required for this position, or the ability to obtain one.   

Should you require any further information please contact Christine Collins – TA Partner at christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com   

 How to Apply