Security Systems Advisor

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

Our team are currently looking for an experienced a Security Systems Advisor. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert security leadership at Perth Airport, ensuring compliance with national and state legislation. You'll oversee security initiatives, drive improvement projects, and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance airport safety.

About the role

• Deliver expert security and risk advice to stakeholders, including guidance on key projects.
• Monitor and evaluate security performance, ensuring accountability for deadlines and implementing corrective measures.
• Ensure all physical security measures are robust, effective, and correctly implemented.
• Lead and coordinate security awareness initiatives, working with internal and external airport stakeholders.
• Oversee security-sensitive systems such as electronic access control and CCTV, ensuring they remain operational and compliant.
• Drive security infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to Perth Airport’s security standards and best practices.
• Participate as a key member of the emergency coordination team during critical incidents, and support security and emergency exercises.
• Act as an on-call point of contact for security and emergency incidents.
• Assist with document management by organising, updating, and maintaining security documentation

About You

• Experienced in security infrastructure and technology, with strong risk management expertise.
• Skilled in developing and managing security documentation.
• Able to foster a positive security culture and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Accountable and results-driven, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met.
• Resourceful problem-solver, optimising resources to address challenges.
• Proven experience building effective relationships across teams to meet security goals.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you please get in touch.