Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader - Hamilton Island

Airservices Australia; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia – Hamilton Island QLD is seeking a Line Leader to head a high-performing operational team in a safety-critical environment. Your leadership will influence performance, safety outcomes and team culture while shaping initiatives across safety, risk and change functions.

You will guide teams, deliver continuous improvement, and support organisational change in a collaborative leadership network dedicated to operational excellence at Australia’s busiest transport hub.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in operational, emergency services, aviation or safety-critical environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience guiding teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Capability in safety, risk and operational performance management.
• Diploma requirement and medical clearance by CASA Class 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient ARFF services.
• Collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions to drive initiatives.
• Support organisational change and build team capability through continuous improvement.
• Provide visible leadership and foster a culture of trust, safety and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Safety culture

Decision making

Education

Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519 or PUA50513)

Job description

Airservices Australia – Hamilton Island QLD

Lead a high-performing operational team in a safety-critical environment where your decisions influence people, performance and operational outcomes. Airservices is looking for a leader to contribute to keeping Australia's skies among the safest in the world by driving performance, shaping culture and uniting the workforce as one.

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 airports.

We are the eyes in the sky, and the boots on the ground for emergencies at airports. We are a critical service company, federally funded to ensure aircraft can fly around the world and land at Australian airports safety.

Our people are our greatest asset and are required to be alert, job-focussed, safe and engaged. Every day, they help connect people with their world safely, supporting families, communities, trade, tourism and economic growth.

At Airservices, we foster a culture of trust, care, accountability and inclusion. We offer a long-term meaningful career, a diverse workforce operating across Australia, and opportunities to make an impact to a niche industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Line Leader, you will lead operational teams responsible for delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services. This is a purpose-led leadership role where your decisions directly influence operational performance, safety outcomes and team culture within a critical operational environment.

You will work alongside experienced operational leaders and collaborate with specialists across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions. Beyond day-to-day operational leadership, you'll help deliver new initiatives, support organisational change, drive continuous improvement and build team capability.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team that values knowledge sharing, professional growth and operational excellence. You'll have the scope to make a visible difference while being supported to continue developing as a leader.

The Location

This is a unique opportunity! Hamilton Island offers a highly sought-after location in the heart of one of Australia's premier tourism destinations.

You will be supporting a busy regional airport, combining meaningful leadership with an exceptional lifestyle; enjoying a tropical island environment. This role provides the chance to make a visible impact, build strong relationships and contribute to the safe movement of thousands of visitors each year.

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The Person

You are an experienced people leader or operational professional with the ability to influence, engage and motivate others. You bring sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to safety, service excellence and continuous improvement

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within an operational, emergency services, aviation, defence, transport or other safety-critical environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability in safety, risk and operational performance management.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to balance people, operational and business priorities.
• The ability to perform effectively in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety-critical industry is highly regarded.
• Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519 or PUA50513), or a comparable qualification with the ability to obtain the required diploma, is essential.
• Must be able to undertake and hold a medical based on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Class 2 Medical Examination.

Why Join Airservices?

• Lead with purpose – make decisions that directly influence operational performance, safety outcomes and team culture
• Drive change and improvement – shape how teams operate and contribute to initiatives that strengthen service delivery
• Join a national leadership network – collaborate with experienced leaders across Australia.
• Grow your leadership career – access structured development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Influence beyond your station – contribute to decisions and outcomes that impact the broader ARFF network
• Build a meaningful career – play a critical role in protecting Australia's aviation network and the communities it serves

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident as an Airservices background check is required for this role. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant security screening process as part of the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace diversity of thought, perspectives and experience because we know it strengthens our organisation and enhances decision-making. We actively encourage and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Lead where it matters. Shape culture. Develop people. Influence outcomes. Build a leadership career with purpose at Airservices Australia.