ARFFS Line Leader — Safety-Critical Aviation Rescue

Airservices Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead with purpose

Drive change

National leadership network

Leadership development

Influence beyond station

Meaningful career

Job summary

Airservices Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Line Leader to oversee operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services. This is a purpose-led leadership role where your decisions directly influence performance, safety and team culture in a critical environment.

You will work with seasoned leaders and collaborate across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions, delivering new initiatives, driving change and building capability while

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams responsible for delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services.
• Collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions.
• Deliver new initiatives, support organisational change, drive continuous improvement and build team capability.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

People management

Education

Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519/PUA50513)

Job description

Airservices Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Line Leader to oversee operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services. This is a purpose-led leadership role where your decisions directly influence performance, safety and team culture in a critical environment.

You will work with seasoned leaders and collaborate across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions, delivering new initiatives, driving change and building capability while