Security Performance Coordinator

Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Security Performance Coordinator to help safeguard operations across the 24/7 airport environment. You will coordinate security activities, analyse performance, and support investigations to maintain safety and compliance.

Join a collaborative, high-performing team and play a pivotal role in responding to incidents, managing contractor performance, and reinstating secure zones after breaches or events.

Qualifications

• Team player who thrives in high-pressure environments with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead with critical thinking in a fast-paced operational setting.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability, with a commitment to collaboration and team success.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• A genuine desire to contribute to the safety and security of Sydney Airport and the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the 24/7 day-to-day aviation security operations across Sydney Airport, ensuring best-practice outcomes.
• Monitor and drive contractor performance to meet mandated security standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage on-site responses to security incidents, working closely with internal teams, government agencies, and commercial stakeholders.
• Analyse security performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, procedures, and training.
• Support investigations and implement security measures that enhance safety and compliance.
• Reinstate secure zones following works, events, or breaches, ensuring operational continuity.

Job description

Job Description

MAKE IT COLLABORATIVE

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the role

At Sydney Airport, we’re proud to be Australia’s busiest and most connected gateway to the world. As a Security Performance Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our operations—every hour of every day. This is a role at the heart of our aviation security operations, where your decisions and coordination will directly impact the safety of millions of passengers and the integrity of one of Australia’s most important pieces of infrastructure.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-performing team that thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a proactive mindset to everything you do—and you want to make a real difference—this is your opportunity.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Coordinate the 24/7 day-to-day aviation security operations across Sydney Airport, ensuring best-practice outcomes.
• Monitor and drive contractor performance to meet mandated security standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage on-site responses to security incidents, working closely with internal teams, government agencies, and commercial stakeholders.
• Analyse security performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, procedures, and training.
• Support investigations and implement security measures that enhance safety and compliance.
• Reinstate secure zones following works, events, or breaches, ensuring operational continuity.

About you

You’re a team player who thrives in high-pressure environments and brings a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenges. You’ll also bring:

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead with critical thinking in a fast-paced operational setting.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability, with a commitment to collaboration and team success.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• A genuine desire to contribute to the safety and security of Sydney Airport and the broader community.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits , or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page .

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.