Airfield Operations Manager

**_We're on the lookout for a dynamic leader ready to dive into a thrilling Airfield role, tackling a diverse array of challenges to make safety, compliance, team engagement, and leadership our top priorities. Join Melbourne Airport on this exciting journey where you'll be at the forefront of driving excellence and forging a path to success_**

The role is fast-paced, hands-on, but also requires the ability to step back and set strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring that the front-line team is engaged, motivated, and excited to deliver.

The Airfield Operations Manager is responsible for managing the airfield operations safety team ensuring that regulatory activities are completed to satisfy CASA regulations and maintain a safe environment for aircraft operations. Reporting to the Head of Airfield, the Airfield Operations Manager manages a combination of office staff and frontline shift staff who actively manage the day to day management of the airfield and also facilitate other critical functions such as works control, safety investigation and safety promotion.

With the aviation and travel sector booming, on top of transformational projects that will underpin the future growth and development of Melbourne Airport and Victoria as a whole, now is a very exciting time to join We recognise that our diverse team members bring a wide range of skills, perspectives, and experiences to the table. We actively seek individuals who can contribute to this rich tapestry of talent across Melbourne Airport.

**Key responsibilities**:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- Ensuring that the Airfield Operations team is complaint with the requirements under the Airport Manual and also relevant CASA regulations.
- Creating an engaged environment for Airfield Safety Offers to excel in.
- Responsible for managing performance and getting the best out of the team.
- Responsible for ensuring that staff are appropriately aware of OHS safety risks and have completed the necessary training, are current on the appropriate SWMS\SOPS and are using appropriate PPE to perform duties.
- Management of the Airside safety officer staff driving performance and efficiency in undertaking required activities.
- Responsible for management of the frontline airside safety team including rostering requirements and leave management.
- Responsible for management of the Airside Safety budget and supporting the Head of Airfield in the management of departmental budget including the consultancy requirements.
- At least 5 years’ management experience within an aviation operations environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in Aviation or Business Management desirable.
- Ability to hold a Level 4E Airside Drivers Licence.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of CASA Regulations.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Experience in formulation and implementation of initiatives that deliver good safety outcomes.
- Ability to lead in high pressure situations, play a key role in crisis events and brief important information accurately.
- Strong experience in risk management, risk assessment, and change management.

**About the Company**:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to _creating connections that matter_ and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming_ Australia's favourite Airport destination_. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

**Culture and Values**:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

**Benefits**:

- Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
- Hybrid flexible working arrangements
- Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
- Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
- Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career and professional development
- Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
- Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy da