Operations Supervisor – Armed High-Value Security
Perth Airport | Full-Time | Lead WA Armed & Valuable Cargo Operations
We are expanding our high-value secure logistics capability across Western Australia and are recruiting an Operations Supervisor to take ownership of daily armed operations, compliance governance, and workforce leadership.
This is a pivotal operational role supporting high-value asset movements, aviation-secure workflows, and frontline service delivery. The successful candidate will also progress into the company's Authorised Person position under WA licensing requirements.
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About the Role
You'll lead a high-performance armed security team, driving operational execution, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes across Perth Airport and the broader metro network.
Key responsibilities include:
* Daily planning and deployment of armed crews, routes, and secure vehicles.
* Oversight of armoury, firearms governance, and training/competency records.
* Managing staff performance, readiness, licence currency, and operational discipline.
* Incident management, investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.
* Stakeholder liaison with customers, airport authorities, WAPOL, and other regulators.
* Progression into the Authorised Person role, overseeing WA licensing compliance for the organisation.
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What You Need (WA Licensing Compliant)
To be considered, you must hold or be able to obtain:
* Current WA Security Officer Licence with:
* Armed Guard endorsement
* CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations (or equivalent).
* Provide First Aid (HLTAID011).
* Eligibility for a Category H Occupational Firearms Licence (WA Police Firearms Licensing).
* Ability to obtain an ASIC and, ideally, an Airside Driving Authority (ADA).
* Clean national police record and ability to meet all WAPOL probity requirements for Authorised Person nomination.
Experience in armed security, defence, policing, aviation security, CIT, or other high-regulation operational environments will be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to high-risk armed operations.
* Clear pathway to becoming the company's Authorised Person for WA.
* Stable, expanding operation with national secure-logistics exposure.
* Ongoing development: firearms, leadership, aviation compliance, and risk management training.
* A role where operational excellence and compliance leadership directly shape outcomes.
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Ready to Lead?
If you're committed to high standards, thrive in regulated environments, and want to step into a leadership role with real operational impact, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and evidence of current licences/qualifications.