Job Description
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 dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country. This team are helping to secure the future of Australia's skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.
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.
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.
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.
Airservices Australia 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.
Airservices is an Equal Employment Prospect employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11:55 pm Thursday 16 October 2025 AESDT.
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📌 Senior Protective Security - Information Security Specialist
🏢 Air Services Australia
📍 Sydney