Senior Airport Reporting Officer

Greatland Resources Limited; Telfer; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and incentives

Milestone service awards

Education assistance

Salary packaging options

Parental leave

Income protection

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Aerodrome Reporting Officer to oversee the certification and safe operation of the Telfer Aerodrome, ensuring compliance with CASR 139 and MOS 139.

You will lead the Aerodrome Operations team, manage regulatory compliance, training and emergency planning, while coordinating with site operations, contractors, and external service providers. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for full-time.

Qualifications

• Must hold Aerodrome Reporting Officer certification or equivalent with recent validity.
• Proven experience coordinating aerodrome operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and training delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily aerodrome operations in line with regulatory and company requirements.
• Supervise Aerodrome Officers, Refuellers, and AV Handling staff.
• Coordinate training, verification, and competency programs.
• Maintain aerodrome certification through document reviews and audits.
• Support safety meetings, emergency planning, and wildlife hazard management.
• Investigate incidents and promote proactive safety culture.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and field activities.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships across site operations and external providers.
• Support procurement and contractor management as needed.
• Assist with regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Aerodrome Reporting Officer Skill Set Certification (current within the last 5 years)

Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)

Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness

Basic Wildlife Hazard Management Training

Ground Handling Agent training

Current C-Class Manual Driver's Licence

SAP or similar systems for purchasing and work management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, ownership and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Aerodrome Supervisor, the Senior Aerodrome Reporting Officer is responsible for ensuring the ongoing certification and safe operation of Telfer Aerodrome through compliance with CASR 139, MOS 139, and Greatland's aviation management systems. You will provide leadership to the Aerodrome Operations team while supporting aviation safety, training, operational readiness, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.

This position is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for full time, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of Telfer's aviation operations while supporting key operational and compliance objectives.

Roster: 8/6 FIFO from Perth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily aerodrome operations in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Supervise and support Aerodrome Reporting Officers, Refuellers, and Aviation Handling Services personnel.
• Deliver and coordinate operational training, verification, and competency programs.
• Lead document reviews and updates to maintain aerodrome certification and compliance.
• Participate in aerodrome safety meetings, emergency planning exercises, and wildlife hazard management activities.
• Investigate incidents and hazards and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments, and field-based operational activities.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships across site operations and external service providers.
• Support procurement activities and contractor management as required.
• Assist with regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.

About You

You are a motivated aviation professional with strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. You thrive in a dynamic environment and can confidently engage with operational teams, contractors, and senior leaders.

• Aerodrome Reporting Officer Skill Set Certification (current within the last 5 years).
• Minimum 2 years' experience at a Senior Aerodrome Officer level.
• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC).
• Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness.
• Basic Wildlife Hazard Management Training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Approved Trainer qualification.
• Ground Handling Agent training.
• Current C-Class Manual Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated understanding of MOS 139 requirements and their practical application.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Skid Steer operating competency.
• Small Excavator operating competency.
• Experience using SAP or similar systems for purchasing and work management activities.

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects.

We offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.