Aviation Cargo Screening Officer – ACE/X-ray (Perth)

Trident Services Australia Pty; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free uniform

Aviation Security / Air Cargo Security

Job summary

Trident Services Australia is seeking a Cargo Examination Officer to be based at Perth Airport on a casual basis. The ACE screening role involves X-ray inspections and applying ACE methods to ensure export air cargo complies with security regulations.

You will operate screening equipment, report incidents, and maintain records while adhering to Trident procedures and CPD obligations, including shift work across nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an ASIC.
• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol screening.
• Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (TSP) or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check.
• Colour-vision suitability for X-ray screening tasks.
• Full work rights in Australia.
• Ability to work shift rosters including nights and weekends.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inspections.
• X-ray examinations.
• Apply a full suite of Approved Air Cargo Examination (ACE) methods.
• Report, elevate, and document security incidents in line with regulatory requirements.
• Apply Trident SOPs, RACA security requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all training, accreditation, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations.
• Communicate with the central screening hub (Sydney) when articles require further examination.
• Operate screening equipment safely and maintain screening documentation, registers, and logs.
• Uphold Trident’s security culture, values, and strict integrity standards.
• Perform duties across rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Situational awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (TSP)

ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) eligibility

Tools

X-ray screening equipment

ACE screening methods

Job description

Trident Services Australia is seeking a Cargo Examination Officer to be based at Perth Airport on a casual basis. The ACE screening role involves X-ray inspections and applying ACE methods to ensure export air cargo complies with security regulations.

You will operate screening equipment, report incidents, and maintain records while adhering to Trident procedures and CPD obligations, including shift work across nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.