Manager - Airport & Aerodromes

Maranoa Regional Council; Roma; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Monthly RDOs

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health Insurance

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council in Roma, Queensland, is seeking a highly skilled Manager - Airport & Aerodromes to lead our Regional Airports and Compliance team. You will ensure safe, secure and compliant aerodrome operations across the region and drive continuous improvement in aviation services.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong understanding of aviation regulations and the ability to manage budgets, leases, and stakeholder relationships with airlines, tenants and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodrome safety and security committees and emergency exercises.
• Ensure regional Aeroplane Landing Areas comply with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets for aerodrome operations.
• Oversee leases, licenses and access agreements for aerodrome operations.
• Identify opportunities to optimise lifecycle costs and implement audits.

Job description

About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Discover the Maranoa Region:

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Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Fixed-Term (4) Year Contract
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work‑related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

About the Role

The Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Airport & Aerodromes to lead our Regional Airports and Compliance team. This role is critical in providing a safe, secure, and compliant air transport gateway to the Maranoa Region while supporting economic growth, community development, and emergency response capabilities.

As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing Roma and regional aerodrome operations, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal legislation, and leading a team to deliver operational excellence. This is a safety‑sensitve aviation role requiring leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Aviation Safety & Security

• Perform the roles of Accountable Manager under CASR 139 and other statutory responsibilities including Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Security Contact Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, and AIP Responsible Person.
• Manage and maintain key documents and processes, including the Aerodrome Manual, Transport Security Program, Safety Management System, and Emergency Plans.
• Lead aerodrome safety and security committees and emergency exercises.
• Ensure all regional Aeroplane Landing Areas are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Functional Leadership

• Provide visible leadership to the Regional Airports and Compliance team and act as a key liaison with airlines, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring efficient and safe service delivery.
• Oversee leases, licenses, access agreements and contractual arrangements for aerodrome operations.
• Ensure timely reporting, audits and hazard mitigation across the region.

Continual Improvement

• Review and enhance aerodrome operations and maintenance processes, integrating stakeholder feedback.
• Identify emerging industry trends and implement programs to mitigate risk.
• Lead team development initiatives to enhance capability and resilience.

Human Resource & Financial Management

• Manage, mentor and support the Regional Airports and Compliance team.
• Ensure team compliance with delegations, leave management and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimise lifecycle costs and implement audit recommendations.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre‑employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
Telephone: [phone] ***

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace