Job Title: Airport Defence Support Officer
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to provide logistical support for explosive ordnance and military equipment within a civilian airport environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with defence safety standards and facilitating seamless coordination between military operations and airport authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the transport, storage, and handling of munitions and military equipment within the airport precinct, ensuring compliance with defence and aviation regulations.
* Enforcing strict safety protocols in accordance with defence explosive ordnance standards and airport security procedures.
* Acting as a point of contact between airport operations and defence personnel, facilitating smooth coordination during military exercises, deployments, or emergency responses.
* Assisting in the setup, monitoring, and maintenance of secure areas designated for military use, including temporary storage units and transit pathways.
* Maintaining accurate records of ordnance movements, maintenance activities, and incident reports, ensuring traceability and accountability.
* Performing general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scheduling, and communication support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, filing, and internal communications to support operational efficiency.
* Demonstrated experience in inspecting, maintaining, and handling explosive ordnance, munitions, or guided weapons ideally within a defence or high–security environment (Preferred).
* Proven track record of working under strict safety protocols, including familiarity with explosive safety regulations, risk assessments, and incident response procedures.
* Demonstrated experience in handling, maintaining, and disposing of explosive ordnance in accordance with Australian Defence Force (ADF) or international standards would be highly desirable.
* Proven knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols, especially in high-risk environments.
* You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
Benefits:
* Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility.
* Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.
* Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
* Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses.
* Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
How to Apply:
Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. We celebrate diversity at our organisation and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.