Senior Protective Security Information Security Specialist
Senior Protective Security Information Security Specialist
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Job Description
- Brisbane Canberra Sydney and Melbourne Tell us your preference
- Help shape the future of secure aviation in Australia national significance
- Flexible working and Fixed Term 2 years
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the worlds airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australias 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 are helping to secure the future of Australias 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 return you will be a valued team member be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting ever-evolving aviation industry.
Our Leaders
Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always Service first Love what we do Work as one Own it to connect people with their world safely.
An Airservices leader leads inclusively thinks strategically collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust care and accountability.
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion respect and service excellence. Join us and experience a meaningful career in an exciting ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Roleand the Team
As a Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist you will provide expert advice on the classification protection and handling of security classified information. Youll play a critical role in ensuring Airservices compliance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) information handling requirements and support the Chief Security Officer in maintaining a robust security posture particularly with international vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review Business Impact Levels and Security Classification Guides.
- Assess and manage information risk including arrangements with foreign-owned vendors and international partners.
- Support cybersecurity specialists to assess security risk to information assets in the direction of the authorisation of systems.
- Oversee the sanitisation destruction reclassification and declassification of classified information.
- Provide specialist security advice across projects including infrastructure and third-party engagements.
- Represent Airservices in industry and government forums.
What Youll Bring
Essential:
- Australian citizenship and eligibility for ASIC and NV1 Security Clearance.
- Minimum 5 years experience in protective security roles ideally in aviation government or Defence.
- Strong knowledge of the PSPF and a risk-based approach to security.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
- Experience in security incident investigations and remediation planning and compensating controls.
- Certificate IV in Security Risk Management or equivalent experience.
- Project Management qualifications.
Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:
PD - Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist
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 an Airservices Background check is required for this refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.
Should you require any further information please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Christine Collins via email at
How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm Thursday 16 October 2025 AESDT.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
