Aviation Security Manager

ISS Global; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Professional development and training

Competitive salary package

Supportive leadership team

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

ISS Brisbane Airport is seeking experienced Aviation Security Managers to join our leadership team. Lead aviation security operations within one of Australia’s busiest airport environments, ensuring safe, secure and efficient movement of passengers while maintaining regulatory compliance and excellent service.

As a Security Manager, you will oversee a diverse workforce, drive performance, manage security risk, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement across shifts, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in aviation/security/regulated industries.
• Strong workforce management and deployment in high-volume environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence across stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation security operations to ensure safe, secure and efficient service delivery.
• Drive safety culture, compliance and operational excellence.
• Coach frontline leaders and teams to achieve performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with aviation security legislation and company policies.
• Monitor performance and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and service standards.
• Lead investigations into security incidents and compliance matters with corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational management

Regulatory compliance

Workforce management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical/problem-solving

Investigations/audits

Communication skills

MS Office/reporting systems

Education

Security Management qualifications

Business/Leadership/Risk Management

Related discipline

Job description

Connecting people and places to make the world work better.

ISS is seeking experienced and motivated Aviation Security Managers to join our leadership team at Brisbane Airport.

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to lead aviation security operations within one of Australia's busiest and most dynamic airport environments. As part of the airport leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, secure and efficient movement of passengers while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, operational excellence and customer service.

At ISS, we are committed to creating secure airport environments while delivering exceptional service outcomes for our clients, stakeholders and travelling public.

About the Role

As an Aviation Security Manager, you will provide leadership across a diverse operational workforce responsible for protecting critical aviation infrastructure and supporting the safe facilitation of thousands of domestic and international travellers every day.

You will lead operational teams, drive workforce performance, maintain compliance with aviation security legislation and regulations, and build a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

This role requires a confident and engaging leader who can effectively balance operational delivery, people leadership, security risk management and customer service outcomes within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aviation security operations to ensure safe, secure and efficient service delivery.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, security, compliance and operational excellence.
• Develop, coach and support frontline leaders and operational teams to achieve performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with aviation security legislation, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Monitor operational performance and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity and service standards.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, operational issues and compliance matters, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with airport stakeholders, regulators, clients and internal support teams.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation and operational readiness activities.
• Analyse operational and compliance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections and emergency response activities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiencies, security outcomes and customer experience.

About You

You are an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. You possess strong leadership and communication skills, can build high-performing teams and can influence positive outcomes across a diverse stakeholder group.

You have exception workforce management and planning skills ensuring resources are in place, qualified and performing at the highest standards to meet operational demands.

You are customer-focused, safety-driven and committed to delivering exceptional operational outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of aviation security.

You are a team player and work with your colleagues and senior leadership to implement change and work collaboratively to achieve operational outcomes and enhance customer service, security outcomes and compliance.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Demonstrated leadership experience in aviation, security, transport, defence, emergency services, government or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of operational management, risk management and compliance principles.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams across a shift environment.
• Strong workforce management, operational planning and deployment of resources in a high volume fast past environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits or operational reviews.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer literacy across Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
• Current Queensland Security Licence or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Current ASIC, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Qualifications in Security Management, Business Management, Leadership, Risk Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Join ISS?

At ISS, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can develop your career, grow your leadership capability and make a genuine impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• On-site parking.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Inclusive workplace culture where diversity is valued and respected.
• The opportunity to lead one of Australia's most critical aviation security operations.

A Place to Be You

At ISS, we believe everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives and talents. We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

With more than 485,000 employees across 46 countries, ISS is a global leader in workplace experience and facility management services, creating environments where people and businesses thrive.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a passionate leader looking to advance your career in aviation security and operational management, we want to hear from you.