Security Operations Specialist

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

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

Our team are currently looking for aSecurity Operations Specialist. You’ll work closely with security contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient airport security operations in line with Aviation Security legislation and Perth Airport’s standards.

What you’ll do:

• Support day-to-day aviation security operations across Passenger Screening, Checked Baggage Screening, Security Restricted Areas, Airside, and Landside, ensuring compliance with Aviation Security legislation and the Perth Airport TSP.
• Lead security incident investigations, recommend corrective actions, and track completion within specified timeframes.
• Export and provide CCTV footage to external agencies in accordance with internal data release processes.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide advice to PAPL stakeholders across business‑as‑usual and project activities.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and identify business improvement opportunities through the Security Management System.
• Analyse daily operational statistics to identify trends, risks, and compliance gaps, and implement appropriate actions.
• Oversee and assure the security services contract through strong contractor relationships, continuous improvement, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as an active member of the emergency coordination team and participate in an On‑Call roster.

About you:

• In-depth knowledge of aviation security services, security equipment, and Aviation Transport Security legislation, with practical experience in a real‑world operational environment.
• Proven experience conducting security incident investigations and delivering actionable outcomes, alongside assurance and change management activities.
• Strong understanding of Security Management Systems and aviation security operations within an airport or airline environment.
• Confident communicator and skilled collaborator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to build constructive relationships and positively influence stakeholders to take action.
• Highly organised with effective time‑management skills, able to prioritise and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing demands while remaining thorough and accurate in all aspects of work.
• Able to take control and manage difficult situations with confidence, maintaining a strong safety ethic at all times.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward‑looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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