Security Clearance Administration Officer

24-month fixed-term contract

Melbourne or Sydney based | Multiple positions available

- Competitive salary of $91,672 - $103,862 plus 14% superannuation

Summary

Join a team that plays a critical role in protecting Australia's aviation environment.

We are seeking highly organised and detail-oriented Security Clearance Administration Officers to support the administration of personnel security clearances and background checking processes. Working within a collaborative security function, you will help ensure employees, contractors and stakeholders meet security requirements before accessing sensitive information, systems and facilities.

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 dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

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 & The Team

As a Security Clearance Administration Officer, you will provide accurate, timely and customer-focused administrative support across a range of personnel security activities. You will work closely with clearance applicants, employees, contractors, hiring managers and security stakeholders to coordinate security clearance processes, maintain records and support compliance obligations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administration professional who enjoys working in a structured environment, managing sensitive information and delivering a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and support security clearance sponsorship, initiation, renewals, transfers and separation processes.

Collect, review and maintain clearance documentation and supporting evidence.

Manage personnel security records, registers and reporting data.

Monitor clearance activities, outstanding actions and ongoing suitability requirements.

Provide guidance to applicants and stakeholders regarding security clearance processes, requirements and obligations.

Support audit readiness, compliance activities and data quality reviews.

Escalate issues that may impact security compliance, operational delivery or clearance integrity.

Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel and security-related information.

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The Person

You are a proactive administrator with exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You are comfortable managing competing priorities and communicating with a broad range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will have:

Previous experience in administration, coordination or compliance-focused roles.

Strong record-keeping and data management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using databases or case management systems.

The ability to follow established procedures while identifying and escalating issues appropriately.

An understanding of government security requirements or personnel security processes would be highly regarded.

Desirable:

Experience supporting security clearance, personnel vetting, background checking, compliance, government or regulated environments.

Certificate IV in Government Security, Personnel Vetting, or similar qualifications.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as an AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Alicia O’Rourke – Talent Acquisition Specialist at alicia.orourke@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 16 August, 2026.