Senior Protective Security Specialist
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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 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 keep 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.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online. Applicationsclose 11.55 am (AEST) Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Connecting people with their world safelySecure, efficient and sustainable services for the aviation industry and our communities. What we do A career to
