National AVSEC Senior Trainer

CERTIS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Certis Australia is seeking a National AVSEC Senior Trainer to coordinate, develop and deliver aviation security training, accreditation and CPD programs across cargo screening and regional airports nationwide.

You will work with operational leaders and the RTO to ensure records are accurate and training aligns with regulatory requirements, with travel across Australia a core part of the role.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and aviation-security credentials.
• Experience delivering aviation-security training and assessments.
• Knowledge of Aviation Transport Security Act/Regulations.
• Understanding of TSPs and officer accreditation requirements.
• Experience maintaining training records and compliance systems.
• Strong organisation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and coordinate TSP and CPD programs across operations.
• Coordinate assessments, monitor requirements and arrange remedial training.
• Develop annual CPD plans covering theory and practical competency.
• Audit training and records against TSP regulatory requirements.
• Maintain AVSEC training dashboard, track expiries and risks.
• Mentor officers, standardise training and improve materials.
• Follow Certis policies and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Aviation security screening qualifications

Tools

Power BI

Learning Management Systems

Compliance dashboards

Job description

At Certis Australia, we deliver innovative and integrated security solutions to create safer environments. With our expertise in aviation security, we work closely with our clients to help protect people and property. Our commitment to a Safer, Smarter and Better workplace ensures every employee is supported, respected and empowered.

About the Role

Turn your aviation security expertise into meaningful impact as our National AVSEC Senior Trainer. You will coordinate, develop and deliver training, accreditation and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs across our cargo screening operations and regional airports nationally.

Reporting to the Key Account Manager – AVSEC, you will work with operational leaders, screening teams and our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to keep people competent, records accurate and training aligned with operational, contractual and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on role with no direct reports and a requirement to travel nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver training that makes a difference: Coordinate TSP training and deliver initial, refresher, remedial and site-specific programs, balancing training schedules with operational coverage.
• Support screening officer accreditation: Coordinate and conduct assessments, monitor annual requirements and arrange coaching, reassessment and remedial training where needed.
• Build ongoing capability: Develop annual CPD plans covering theoretical and practical competency requirements, monitor completion and keep content current.
• Strengthen compliance: Audit training and competency records against regulatory and approved Transport Security Program (TSP) requirements, address gaps and support inspections and customer audits.
• Keep national compliance visible: Maintain the AVSEC training, accreditation and CPD dashboard, track expiries and overdue requirements, report risks and work with managers to close outstanding actions.
• Coach and improve: Mentor screening officers and supervisors, standardise training and assessment approaches and improve training materials and procedures.
• Champion safe and ethical work: Follow Certis policies, report hazards and risks promptly and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122).
• Relevant aviation security screening qualifications and operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering aviation security training and competency assessments.
• Sound knowledge of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 and applicable Aviation Screening Notices.
• Understanding of approved TSPs and screening officer accreditation requirements.
• Experience maintaining training records, compliance registers and reporting systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable Experience

• Experience as an authorised aviation screening officer accreditor
• Conducting aviation security compliance audits,
• Developing annual CPD programs or working in an RTO environment will be highly regarded.
• Experience with Power BI, learning management systems and compliance dashboards, and exposure to both cargo screening and regional airport operations, will also be valuable.

Benefits & Culture

• A friendly, inclusive environment where cultural diversity is valued and supported.
• Growth and development opportunities, with an emphasis on learning and access to an employee learning management system.
• An employee discount program for you and your family.
• A wellbeing program offering advice on mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families.

Diversity Statement

Within Certis Australia, we believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We offer an inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self, contribute your unique perspective and grow with equal opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to a Safer, Smarter and Better workplace ensures every employee is supported, respected and empowered. We actively encourage First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people to apply as we build a brighter future, where all voices matter.

Certis Security Australia – Master Licence Details

NSW 400674602

ACT 17501220

QLD 41315

WA SA48240

NT 345

SA ISL 178143

TAS 3020

Certis Security Australia Pty Ltd

NSW 405149073

ACT 17501742

QLD 3158254

WA SA 72311

SA ISL 235794

VIC Z05 798 61S

VIC Z05 798 40S

NT 1093

TAS 458596293