Airport Reporting Officer

Careers at Council; Ballina Shire; In loco; AUD 74.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fitness Passport

Uniform and PPE supplied

Inclusive culture

Safety focus

Learning and career development

Generous award workplace conditions

Descrizione del lavoro

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a motivated customer-focused individual to join our Airport team. Reporting to the Coordinator Airport Operations and Compliance, you will help maintain safe, secure and efficient airport operations while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role operates on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, with eligibility to obtain required aviation certificates and a Class C licence.

Competenze

• Experience with airport operations, regulations and policies (e.g. Aerodrome Manual, Part 139, Security provisions).
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written.
• Digital literacy with devices and Microsoft 365 or similar apps.
• Eligibility to obtain required certificates (Airport Reporting Officer, ASIC) and to hold a firearms licence.
• Eligibility to obtain a Class C driver licence and to work weekends/public holidays/on-call.

Mansioni

• Maintain safe, secure and efficient operation of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
• Ensure compliance with reporting obligations and aviation security provisions.
• Work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays; participate in on-call roster.

Conoscenze

Airport ops knowledge

Communication

Digital literacy

Regulatory compliance

Class C licence

On-call readiness

Descrizione del lavoro

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking a motivated and customer focused individual to join our Airport team. Reporting to the Coordinator Airport Operations and Compliance, this position will perform various tasks to maintain safe, secure, and efficient operation of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

Combining a strong focus on customer service with important safety, reporting and compliance responsibilities, this role helps ensure airport operations meet relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including airport reporting obligations and aviation security provisions.

The position operates on a rotating roster, which includes weekends and public holidays as required. The successful candidate must be willing and available to work in accordance with roster requirements and participate in an on-call roster.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated awareness of airport operations, regulations, standards and policies, e.g. Aerodrome Manual, TSP, Safety Management System, Part 139 Manual of Standards (Aerodromes).
• Proven sound communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to consult on matters and resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated digital literacy with experience and competence in computer and devices (e.g. tablet, iPhone) applications, including Microsoft 365.
• Eligibility to obtain an Airport Reporting Officer’s certificate.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold and Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate or equivalent.
• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a Firearms Licence and exercise safe management and use of firearms.
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). This requires the passing of an ASIO security assessment and an Australian Federal Police criminal records check.
• Class C driver licence.
• Willingness and ability to work in accordance with airport operational requirements, including weekends, public holidays and on-call.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $73,600 to $84,500 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon experience, skills and qualifications. Appropriate penalty rates will also apply for work on weekends and public holidays.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• Provision of uniform and required PPE.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.00pm on Friday 13 November 2026

Specific enquiries

Peta Atkins | Coordinator Airport Operations and Compliance | 02 6686 1***