ARFFS Line Leader – Safety-Critical Ops

Air Services Australia; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Line Leader to head a high-performing operational team on Hamilton Island, delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services in a safety-critical environment.

You will influence performance and culture, collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions, and drive continuous improvement while developing leadership capability within the ARFF network.

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
• Must be able to undertake and hold a medical based on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Class 2 Medical Examination

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services
• Influence operational performance, safety outcomes and team culture
• Collaborate with specialists across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions
• Deliver new initiatives, support organisational change and drive continuous improvement
• Build team capability and contribute to a collaborative leadership network

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Change management

Safety culture

Decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Team motivation

Education

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

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a Line Leader to head a high-performing operational team on Hamilton Island, delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services in a safety-critical environment.

You will influence performance and culture, collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions, and drive continuous improvement while developing leadership capability within the ARFF network.