Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

Join our Group Security Department as a Security Operations Specialist. This team is dedicated aviation security and corporate security measures across our organisation. Your role will be crucial in maintaining top-tier aviation security regulatory compliance, security standards, and fostering a strong aviation security culture. This full-time position is based at Virgin’s head office in Brisbane.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work across Virgin Australia departments to ensure the highest standards of implementation and compliance with aviation security policies, procedures and training.
• Maintain a high standard of security operations through conducting aviation security audits, inspections and risk assessments as part of our compliance program.
• Provide aviation security technical expertise and awareness for our security training packages.
• Manage and resolve serious aviation security incidents promptly, ensuring timely resolution
• Collaborate with Government and airport counterparts on emerging aviation security requirements

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a national security clearance at the level of ‘Negative Vetting 1’ - Must hold or be eligible for an Australian Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) –
• A formal qualification Aviation Security, Security Risk Management or Investigations
• A minimum of at least 3 years of relevant aviation industry or corporate security experience. - Working across multiple agencies with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capability in and understanding of conducting security risk assessments, audit & compliance activities, and internal investigations
• An ability to navigate, interpret and apply complex legislative requirements
• Strong skills in documenting operational procedures
• Ability to communicate with broad and diverse internal and external stakeholders, including governing regulatory agencies Requirement Essential Desirable Knowledge
• A high level of understanding of complex aviation processes/systems and associated legislation.

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.