• A rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Protective Security Risk Specialist (Personnel) to join the Airservices Australia team.
• Permanent Full Time Position.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Position can be Melbourne or Brisbane 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

The Enterprise Network Modernisation Program (ENMP) will deliver updates to operational (mission-critical) and corporate networks that will ensure existing systems remain connected to deliver safe, efficient and effective Air Navigation and Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting services; as well as enabling enhancements to support future requirements for Civil and Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS), Remote Service Delivery and the Flexible Use of Airspace.

Airservices has commenced a multi-year program of work to modernise our network to enable a strategic change agenda. Over the next few years, ENMP will undertake an ambitious transformation program which will transition to a new IP-based network with new terrestrial, microwave, and satellite components, and move to a managed service provider / vendor operated model.

As the ENMP Senior Protective Security Risk Specialist (Personnel), your responsibilities will include provision of specialist security advice and implementation of personnel security requirements across Airservices, managing the administration of Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASIC) and Australian Government security clearances in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other relevant Government directives.

In addition to these priority functions, you will provide general security advice for personnel security matters across Airservices and assist with the development of Airservices’ compliance with the PSPF.

The role works closely with business, portfolio and project peers and is required to develop constructive relationships with several senior staff members across Airservices.

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

 PD ENMP Senior Personnel 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:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a protective security role, ideally specific to personnel security and/or vetting.
• 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 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 Personnel Vetting, Security Risk Management or equivalent qualification is desirable.

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.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance 

To be eligible to apply, you will require an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance or the ability to obtain one (including a minimum of 10-year checkable background).  Australian citizenship is a requirement.

Should you require any further information please contact Greg Kroll, TA Advisor at greg.kroll@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online.  Applications close Friday 3rd January 2025 at 5.00 pm AEDT.

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