Aerodrome Reporting Officer (TAPL)

Queensland Airports Limited; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is seeking a motivated Part Time Aerodrome Reporting Officer to join the Townsville team. The role supports safe and efficient airside operations, including monitoring airfield serviceability, wildlife management, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work a rotating roster, with a minimum of 50 hours per fortnight, and will receive full training. AROs collaborate with RAAF Base Townsville, airline operators, and contractors to keep the airport operating smoothly.

Qualifications

• Aviation experience and regulatory knowledge required.
• Familiarity with Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.
• Understanding of CASA MOS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, secure airside operations under SOPs.
• Monitor aerodrome operations and airfield serviceability.
• Conduct daily airside inspections and address issues.
• Control access to airside areas.
• Maintain records and report aerodrome conditions.

Skills

Aviation experience

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Tools

CASR Part 139

MOS understanding

Job description

What You’ll Contribute To

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Part Time.

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Townsville

Job Category: Operations

What You’ll Contribute To

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Part Time Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) to join the team at Townsville Airport. This role is required to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airside operations are maintained to a high standard, supporting all stakeholders and airline partners by maintaining aerodrome serviceability through the availability of airfield infrastructure and the management of impediments to aircraft operations such as wildlife and other hazards. This role will see you working on a rotating roster, minimum of 50 hours per fortnight.

Braydan, who is an Aerodrome Reporting Officer in the TSV team shares his unique experience working at Townsville Airport:

“I joined QAL because of my passion for airport operations and my desire to advance within the aviation industry. One of the aspects I value most about QAL is the flexibility it offers, especially as I am currently studying part-time for a bachelor’s in aviation management at Griffith University online. The ARO role at QAL offers the ideal balance, enabling me to manage my studies and family time while working part-time in an environment that fully supports my professional development and educational journey. What I love most about QAL is the company culture. It’s a welcoming and supportive environment, where collaboration is highly valued. The communication between our ARO team, duty managers, and stakeholders across Townsville Airport is excellent, helping us work together to ensure smooth airside operations.

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for a motivated person with relevant aviation experience, a knowledge of aviation regulations, including the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 and the CASA Manual of Standards (MOS). You will pride yourself on your work ethic and enjoy making a valuable team contribution. The successful candidate will have good problem-solving skills, and full training will be provided.

The base ordinary hourly rate of pay for this position is $37.51, following successful completion of training the rate will increase to 38.88 per hour.

Key Deliverables/responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure the safe and secure operation of the airside environment in accordance with relevant regulations and company SOPs.
• Monitor and report on aerodrome operations, ensuring airfield serviceability and compliance with regulations including CASR Part 139 and the Manual of Standards
• Conduct daily airside serviceability inspections and address any identified issues promptly.
• Monitor and control access points to the airside.
• Manage and implement the requirements of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP).
• Monitor and report on wildlife activity on aerodrome and conduct bird dispersal on using approved methods.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports on aerodrome conditions, inspections, and incidents.
• Communicate effective with internal and external stakeholders, including RAAF Base Townsville, airline operators, contractors, and other airport personnel.

How We Support You

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What We’ve Built Together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.