Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist
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The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a agile and diverse team operating from locations across the country. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Role and the Team
As a Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist, you will provide expert advice on the classification, protection, and handling of security classified information. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring Airservices’ compliance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework PSPF information handling requirements and support the Chief Security Officer in maintaining a robust security posture, particularly with international vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review Business Impact Levels and Security Classification Guides.
- Assess and manage information risk, including arrangements with foreign-owned vendors and international partners.
- Support cybersecurity specialists to assess security risk to information assets in the direction of the authorisation of systems.
- Oversee the sanitisation, destruction, reclassification and declassification of classified information.
- Provide specialist security advice across projects, including infrastructure and third-party engagements.
- Represent Airservices in industry and government forums.
Essential
What You’ll Bring
- Australian citizenship and eligibility for ASIC and NV1 Security Clearance.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in protective security roles, ideally in aviation, government, or Defence.
- Strong knowledge of the PSPF and a risk-based approach to security.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
- Experience in security incident investigations and remediation planning and compensating controls.
- Certificate IV in Security Risk Management or equivalent experience.
- Project Management qualifications.
Please see the link below to view the full Position Description.
Security Clearance: To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. For further information contact Talent Acquisition Partner – Christine Collins at
How To Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm Thursday 16 October 2025 AEDST.
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📌 Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist
🏢 Airservices Australia
📍 Australia