Airside Operations Leader — Darwin Airport

PARTNER Executive; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PARTNER Executive, proudly supporting Airport Development Group (ADG), seeks an Airside Manager for Darwin International Airport. You will own end-to-end airside operations, ensure safety, compliance, and efficient performance across aerodrome activities, with authority to act during emergencies.

The role involves leading a small operations team, maintaining manuals and SOPs, coordinating with airlines, regulators and contractors, and achieving audit readiness under CASA and other regulatory

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in airport or airside operations.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a small operational team.
• Deep knowledge of CASA and Australian aviation legislation.
• Experience in audit readiness and incident investigation.
• Current NT driver’s licence; ability to obtain ASIC and relevant certificates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end airside operations at Darwin airport.
• Maintain Aerodrome Operations Manual, SOPs, and safety programs.
• Lead audits and regulatory reviews with CASA.
• Manage training and assessment of Airside Officers.
• Coordinate with airlines, regulators and contractors.

Skills

Emergency management

Safety management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Education

NT driver’s licence

ASIC

Cert III in Airport Airside Operations

NT Firearms Licence

First Aid

CASA Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency

CASA DAMP Supervisor certificate

Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

PARTNER Executive, proudly supporting Airport Development Group (ADG), seeks an Airside Manager for Darwin International Airport. You will own end-to-end airside operations, ensure safety, compliance, and efficient performance across aerodrome activities, with authority to act during emergencies.

The role involves leading a small operations team, maintaining manuals and SOPs, coordinating with airlines, regulators and contractors, and achieving audit readiness under CASA and other regulatory