ARFFS Line Leader — Safety-Critical Ops

Airservices Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a seasoned Line Leader for the Western Sydney ARFFS to guide a high‑performing team in a safety‑critical setting. You will influence performance, culture and safety outcomes while driving continuous improvement and organizational change.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional specialists, lead through change and contribute to delivering safe, efficient aviation rescue and firefighting services across a dynamic airport operation.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in 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.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety‑critical industry is highly regarded.
• Must be able to undertake and hold the CSA Class 2 Medical Examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams delivering safe, efficient and resilient ARFFS.
• Influence safety outcomes and team culture in a critical environment.
• Collaborate with safety, risk, finance, people and change functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Safety management

Decision making

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a seasoned Line Leader for the Western Sydney ARFFS to guide a high‑performing team in a safety‑critical setting. You will influence performance, culture and safety outcomes while driving continuous improvement and organizational change.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional specialists, lead through change and contribute to delivering safe, efficient aviation rescue and firefighting services across a dynamic airport operation.