Aviation Security Operations Lead: Incident Response & On‑Call

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team culture

Excellent facilities

Work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient security operations across Passenger Screening, Baggage, and Restricted Areas. You will work with security contractors and internal stakeholders to uphold Aviation Security legislation and Perth Airport standards.

You will lead investigations, develop security policies, monitor statistics, and contribute to business improvements within our Security Management System.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of aviation security services and legislation.
• Proven experience conducting security incident investigations.
• Strong understanding of Security Management Systems in airport operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing demands.
• Maintains strong safety ethos in all activities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day aviation security operations across Passenger Screening, Checked Baggage Screening, Security Restricted Areas, Airside and Landside.
• Lead security incident investigations, recommend corrective actions, and track completion within specified timeframes.
• Export CCTV footage to external agencies in accordance with data release processes.
• Conduct security risk assessments and advise stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures within the Security Management System.
• Analyse daily operational statistics to identify trends, risks, and compliance gaps; implement actions.
• Oversee security services contracts with contractors, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Act as an active member of the emergency coordination team and participate in the On-Call roster.

Skills

Aviation security

Security incident investigations

Security Management Systems

Stakeholder management

Time management

Adaptability

Safety culture

Job description

Perth Airport is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient security operations across Passenger Screening, Baggage, and Restricted Areas. You will work with security contractors and internal stakeholders to uphold Aviation Security legislation and Perth Airport standards.

You will lead investigations, develop security policies, monitor statistics, and contribute to business improvements within our Security Management System.