Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader - Western Sydney

Airservices Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a seasoned Line Leader for the Western Sydney ARFFS to guide a high‑performing team in a safety‑critical setting. You will influence performance, culture and safety outcomes while driving continuous improvement and organizational change.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional specialists, lead through change and contribute to delivering safe, efficient aviation rescue and firefighting services across a dynamic airport operation.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in 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.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety‑critical industry is highly regarded.
• Must be able to undertake and hold the CSA Class 2 Medical Examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient ARFFS.
• Influence safety outcomes and team culture in a critical environment.
• Collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Safety management

Decision making

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management

Job description

Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader - Western Sydney

Job no: 502872
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: NSW
Categories: ARFFS

Lead where it matters.

Permanent Full Time – Western Sydney

Summary

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

Western Sydney Airport offers the opportunity to be part of one of Australia's fastest-growing regions and most significant aviation developments.

Located in the heart of Western Sydney, this role combines meaningful leadership with the chance to contribute to a modern airport operation serving a rapidly expanding community. Enjoy access to diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent transport connections and a dynamic environment where you'll help shape the future of aviation while supporting the safe movement of millions of passengers 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.

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: 27 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time