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ASIC & Security Access - Employee
Apply for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
If your role requires access to secure areas of Adelaide Airport, you may need an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
An ASIC demonstrates that you have completed the required Australian Government background checks and are authorised to work unescorted within designated airport security zones.
Your employer will advise whether you require a Grey ASIC or Red ASIC based on your role.
Before You Start
Before submitting your application:
Confirm with your employer that you require an ASIC
Ensure you have the required identification documents available
Steps to apply for your ASIC
You will need a minimum of three identification documents, including:
Category A
One of the following:
Birth Certificate (if you don't have your birth certificate you can apply for one SA.GOV.AU - Apply for a birth certificate)
Citizenship Certificate
Visa
ImmiCard
Category B
One of the following:
Driver Licence
Passport
Category C
One of the following:
Medicare Card
Marriage Certificate
Category D (If Required)
Required only if your current address does not appear on your other documents.
Examples include:
Utility Bill
Rates Notice
Complete your application through the Veritas ASIC Portal.
Apply Now: Veritas ASIC Portal
Applications typically take around 10 minutes to complete.
Attend an approved identity screening location and present all original identification documents submitted with your application. An ASIC cannot be issued until your identity has been verified.
Verification can be completed through:
- Adelaide Airport Pass Issue Office
- An authorised Veritas company agent
- Participating Australia Post outlets
Your application will undergo the required verification and assessment process.
Most applications are processed within approximately 2-3 weeks.
Once approved, your ASIC will be mailed to your nominated address via registered post.
Before ASIC card access can be activated, you must complete all required Adelaide Airport inductions.
Getting Started
- Complete the AAL Academy Account Request Form
- Activate your account
- Complete assigned training
- Finish all required inductions
Ensure your name matches your ASIC application exactly.
Your employer must complete a Security Access Form on your behalf.
Access permissions may include:
- Staff entrances
- Back-of-house areas
- Offices
- Operational facilities
- Other approved airport locations
Once your ASIC has arrived, you will then need to take the completed Security Access Form ADN your new ASIC card to the Adelaide Airport Pass Issue Office located at Southern Screening to have the appropriate security access assigned to your ASIC.
During this visit Adelaide Airport will:
- Verify your identity
- Confirm completed inductions
- Confirm approved access permissions
- Activate your ASIC
- Program your Security Access permissions
Please note that access will only be granted to areas approved and required for your role.
Now you have your ASIC with all access enabled and you are ready to start work.
Holding a security pass comes with important responsibilities.
All pass holders must:
- Wear their pass visibly above the waist at all times when required.
- Never allow another person to use their pass.
- Never allow another person to "tailgate" you through an access door, they may not have authority to take that pathway
- Challenge or report suspicious behaviour.
- Follow all airport security procedures and directions.
- Report lost, stolen or damaged passes immediately.
- Ensure visitors and contractors comply with escort requirements where applicable.
Security is everyone's responsibility. By following airport security requirements, you help protect passengers, staff, tenants and airport operations while ensuring Adelaide Airport remains a safe and secure environment for all.
For more information, please refer to the Adelaide Airport Security Guide
- Confirm ASIC requirement with your employer
- Submit your ASIC application
- Verify your identity
- Complete verification and assessment process.
- Receive your ASIC in the mail
- Complete airport inductions
- Employer completes Security Access approval from
- Attend the Pass Issue Office
- ASIC is activated
- You're ready to work within approved airport areas
Your Security Responsibilities
Holding a security pass comes with important responsibilities.
All pass holders must:
- Wear their pass visibly above the waist at all times when required.
- Never allow another person to use their pass.
- Challenge or report suspicious behaviour.
- Follow all airport security procedures and directions.
- Report lost, stolen or damaged passes immediately.
- Ensure visitors and contractors comply with escort requirements where applicable.
Security is everyone's responsibility. By following airport security requirements, you help protect passengers, staff, tenants and airport operations while ensuring Adelaide Airport remains a safe and secure environment for all.
Frequently asked Questions
Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
To help keep Adelaide and Parafield Airports safe and secure, anyone working in security-sensitive areas without an escort must hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), as required by Australian aviation legislation.
The ASIC program is an important part of airport security. It ensures that only those who’ve completed the necessary background checks can access secure zones independently.
All identification cards and access permissions are issued under strict conditions. It’s important to provide accurate and complete information during your application—missing or incorrect details may result in your ASIC being declined.
If you need an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), please speak with your employer to get the details you’ll need for your online application.
You can find everything you need to know—including eligibility and required documents—on the Adelaide Airport ASIC website
- ADL Staff: Your HR Team/Manager will advise you of a need to apply for an ASIC. You will then receive an email with a link to proceed with your application.
- ADL Users: Apply via adl.asic.net.au. If your organisation would like to apply for a corporate account with Veritas, please email: agents@veritasgroup.com.au
Apply for your ASIC with Veritas, Adelaide Airport’s issuing provider, in three simple steps:
- Submit your ASIC application through the ADL Veritas portal, including your Security Awareness Training
- Present your original identity documents at an authorised Veritas Agent or participating Australia Post outlet.
- Once approved, Veritas will print your ASIC and mail it to your nominated address. Follow the activation instructions provided with your card. For security access to be enabled you will need to complete the Security Access Request Form (SAC Form) and present to the Pass issue Office at Southern Screening.
For current ASIC pricing, please refer to the Veritas ASIC Fee Summary.
Whilst no issuing body can guarantee a turnaround time for approvals due to dependencies on federal background checks, Veritas strives to deliver ASICs within 2–3 weeks* of application lodgement. The duration of a background check is determined by Government agencies.
If you have an urgent requirement, please contact us and we will endeavour to assist you.
All enquiries regarding ASIC applications are managed by Veritas.
Veritas Contact Information:
1300 VERITAS (1300 837 482)
asic@veritasgroup.com.au
Change of Employer (ASIC)
If you already hold a valid ASIC and change employers while continuing to work at Adelaide Airport, you must notify the airport and update your ASIC records.
This ensures access permissions remain accurate and that security records reflect your current employer.
Australia Wide ASIC
If you have operations across multiple Airport's, you may be eligible to get an Australia Wide AISC
Where an employee already holds an ASIC through one airport employer (their primary employer) and subsequently commences employment with another airport employer (their secondary employer), the following information should be provided along with the Joint Employer Authorisation Letter:
- A letter from the primary employer confirming:
- the employee's ongoing employment; and
- that the primary employer consents to the employee undertaking work for the secondary employer.
- A letter from the secondary employer confirming:
- the employee's employment with that business; and
- the employee's operational need to work at Adelaide Airport.
These documents should be submitted to the Pass Issue Office
Example A – No change to ASIC access required
A barista working at Café A picks up additional casual shifts at Café B. Their existing ASIC access is suitable for both roles, so no access changes are likely required.
Example B – ASIC access may need updating
A retail employee takes on a secondary role in a duty free store. Their existing ASIC may require a minor access update to reflect their new operational need.
Example C – New ASIC application may be required
A retail employee takes on a secondary role as a baggage handler. As this role requires airside access and additional security requirements, a new/amedment ASIC application and additional training may be required before they can commence duties in the new role.
Security Access
Security Access determines which doors, gates, staff areas, and operational areas an individual can access within Adelaide Airport.
No. Holding an ASIC does not automatically grant access to airport facilities. Employees must also complete any required airport inductions and have their access permissions approved and coded by Adelaide Airport.
Security Access can be arranged once the required airport inductions have been completed and access requirements have been approved. Adelaide Airport will then code the employee's access permissions based on their operational needs.
To avoid delays, employers should begin the Security Access setup process at the same time as the ASIC application process. This helps ensure employees can access the areas they need as soon as their ASIC is issued.
Access may not be activated if required inductions have not been completed or if access permissions are still awaiting approval and coding by Adelaide Airport.
Security Access is managed by Southern Security Services, located in the Adelaide Airport terminal. Once the employee's ASIC application is underway, employers should visit Southern Security to arrange the required access permissions.