Senior Security Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Security Specialist to lead aviation security and emergency management activities across ADG airports. Reporting to the Head of Security and Emergency Management, this role ensures compliance with aviation security legislation, strengthens emergency preparedness, and supports safe and continuous airport operations.

This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity (SSAA).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain aviation security programs, plans, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with aviation security legislation and Department of Home Affairs requirements.
• Lead a risk-based approach to aviation security and business continuity.
• Maintain and test security and emergency contingency plans.
• Coordinate emergency exercises, incident response, and investigations.
• Manage security service providers, contracts, and KPIs.
• Build strong working relationships with airlines, law enforcement, and government agencies.
• Support delivery of security, safety, and emergency training programs.
• Apply ADG cyber security policies and risk management frameworks.

About You

You are an experienced security professional with a strong understanding of airport operations and regulatory environments. You are confident managing complex issues, engaging stakeholders, and leading responses to security and emergency events.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in security, law enforcement, defence, or a related field.
• Knowledge of airport and airline operations.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience in contract and financial management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex risks.
• NT Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Eligibility to obtain an ASIC and pass an AFP check.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience managing people and service contracts.
• Confident public presentation skills.

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique opportunity for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.

Benefits

ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:

• Professional, diverse and modern workspace
• Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate
• Free car parking facilities
• Airport vendor employee discounts
• Flexible working options
• Additional 5 days bonus leave
• Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives

How to Apply

If you are ready to play a key role in aviation security and emergency management, we encourage you to apply.

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation we’d love to hear from you.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.