Aviation Network Manager

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To support the world's evolving energy needs by producing and supplying energy products that keep Australian's moving today as we help to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.

Will you be part of the energy solution?

**About the role**:
Key role within our Commercial Aviation Business as you manage the HSSE, financial and operational performance of the Viva Aviation regional network, assets and agents at the commercial and business development interface.

Key responsibilities attached to the role will include;
- HSSE oversight of regional aviation network and contracted aviation agents, utilizing Viva aviation assets, procedures and competences in line with the Company HSSE Management System
- Assures availability of equipment and resources through adherence to Asset Integrity program and safety-critical training of operational personnel.
- Responsible for the close out of compliance and improvement items identified through LoD program and on-site reporting.
- Maintains cross-business engagement between aviation agents, supply chain logistics and commercial teams through regular forums, ‘excellence engagements’ and assurance activities, to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Viva Aviation network.
- Maintains a strong customer focus in line with Viva Aviation commercial goals and customer expectations concerning safety and on-time performance.
- Responsible for meeting budget for the operational sites under their assigned scope, including monthly reporting and the identification and realization of cost improvement initiatives via the MoC and capex approval processes.
- Responsible for identifying new business opportunities via regular interaction with operational personnel, airport management and the broader commercial team, and ensuring a cohesive collaboration between commercial (pricing) and operations (service expectations) teams.
- Requirement to develop knowledge of aviation pricing (particularly General Aviation), digital and customer experience capabilities and sustainability options as part of the aviation marketing effort.
- Responsible airport and stakeholder relationship for established, business development and key customer growth and network expansion, collaborating with Viva Engineering, Real Estate and advisory teams to help meet aviation initiative goals.

This role would typically require a significant amount of travel to operational sites, airports and customer locations across Australia.

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At Viva Energy we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about the opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experience may just be the right match for this role or other opportunities

**About you**:
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience;
- Relevant tertiary qualifications - business, commerce or technical degree/certificate
- Experience with HSSE Management Systems and Assurance
- Experience with aviation and hydrocarbon supply chain operations a distinct advantage - JIG, LoD, MoC, LMS and other
- Experience in budget analysis and planning
- Understanding of commercial pricing and contract management/procurement
- Effective team leadership and customer interaction skills in person and virtually.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills using Excel and other formats.
- Knowledge of carbon emissions reduction concepts, challenges, mitigation options and their relative costs and availability.

**A range of benefits to help you to Grow, Belong and Thrive**
- Challenging roles and meaningful work to help you grow your career
- A leading approach to flexible working.
- Access to a range of best in class wellness initiatives.
- Celebrate you with an extra day of leave for your birthday.
- Generous and flexible parental leave - accrue full time super until your child turns five.
- A competitive package including performance incentives
- 25% fuel discount
- We pay your permanent and total disability and death cover insurance.

**About Us**:
At Viva Energy, our purpose is helping people reach their destination. We manufacture, import, blend and deliver energy products through our extensive supply chain network. We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our network of around 1345 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies.
It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in providing safe and reliable fuel supply today while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow. Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050. Our future plans include a gas terminal and a solar energy farm, projects to suppo