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Security Clearance Administration Officer

Airservices Australia
Canberra, ACT
A$88,000 p/a + 14% Super
Administration & Office Support → Administrative Assistants
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 10 hours ago


  • Join Airservices as a Security Clearance Administration Officer. Help manage clearance applications and support key programs like OneSKY.
  • Hybrid role with flexible working arrangements
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  • Salary starting from $88,000 + 14% Super
  • Location you choose – Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane

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.

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 & The Team

Join Airservices Australia as a National Security Clearance Administration Officer and play a key role in supporting our security processes. You'll work with teams across the organisation, as well as government agencies, to manage security clearance applications and ensure they're submitted and maintained correctly. This role supports major programs like OneSKY, requiring strong attention to detail, good coordination skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a sensitive environment.

What you’ll do

  • You are responsible for handling national security clearance applications by gathering, reviewing, and submitting them to AGSVA.
  • Assist in updating policies and procedures while building strong working relationships across the business
  • Support the team during absences and stay updated on security policies and changes within the team.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

PD - ASA4 - Security Clearance Administration Officer.pdf

About you

  • Knowledge of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), especially in Personnel Security and Governance.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office and a quick learner of systems related to background checks and national security clearances.
  • Proven understanding of national security clearance procedures and related AGSVA processes, including the myClearance portal.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative working style
  • Must possess or have the ability to hold at a minimum an AGSVA Baseline clearance, with possibility of upgrade to Negative Vetting Level (NV1).
  • Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) or equivalent is highly desirable.

What you will gain

  • Gain valuable experience working with national security clearance processes and AGSVA procedures.
  • A permanent role with purpose—supporting those who keep Australians safe in the skies and on the ground
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams to support seamless security clearance operations.

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 or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check 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 Neethu Stephen – Talent Advisor or [email protected]

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 15th July 2025


About Airservices Australia

Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safety of 11 per cent of the world’s airspace. We are responsible for the safe and efficient management of Australia's skies and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and industry to supporting the long-term growth of the aviation industry.

Our purpose it to connect people with their world safely.

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