Airside Operations Leader — Safety, Compliance & Team

Queensland Airports; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is seeking an Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor at Townsville Airport to lead the ARO team and oversee day-to-day airside operations, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will guide NOTAM management, wildlife hazard programs, and contractor oversight to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with airlines, regulators and stakeholders to deliver high standards of operational performance while supporting the airport's growth and continuing

Qualifications

• Experience in aerodrome inspections and NOTAM management.
• Sound working knowledge of CASA regulatory requirements, CASR Part 139 (Aerodromes) MOS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe day-to-day operation of the airport's airside environment and ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supervise and develop Aerodrome Reporting Officers (ARO) to foster safety and operational excellence.
• Manage airside safety, security, wildlife hazard programs and emergency preparedness.
• Oversee wildlife hazard management, contractor oversight and incident investigations.
• Build strong relationships with airlines, regulators, tenants and contractors to support operations.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, briefings and guidance for AROs.

Skills

Aviation operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

NOTAM management

Wildlife hazard management

Stakeholder management

Airside safety

Job description

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is seeking an Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor at Townsville Airport to lead the ARO team and oversee day-to-day airside operations, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will guide NOTAM management, wildlife hazard programs, and contractor oversight to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with airlines, regulators and stakeholders to deliver high standards of operational performance while supporting the airport's growth and continuing