Aerodrome Reporting Officer

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have opportunities available for Aerodrome Reporting Officers to join our Defence division and support this contract. We have positions available at sites across the Northern Territory including Darwin, Robertson Barracks and Tindal.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will be responsible for the oversight and provision of day-to-day operational control, compliance and reporting to ensure compliance with DASR / MOS 139 and the AO services plan.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting inspections and maintaining reporting and documentation to support airbase operability and certification.

• Managing Aerodrome data updates, aircraft manifests, NOTAMs, and OLS impacts, CASA, and Defence protocols.

• Drafting and monitoring NOTAMs to meet safety and compliance standards.

• Maintaining FOD register.

• Completing dangerous cargo documentation and ensure SOPs are current for AO safety and compliance.

• Coordinating AO maintenance and liaising with BST providers for safe operations.

• Supporting internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Investigating incidents and security breaches, reporting outcomes to Aerodrome Operators.

• Performing sweeping and mowing duties across airside operational zones.

• Conducting hazard inspections and manage wildlife, environmental, and maintenance risks.

• Providing ground handling support including fuelling, marshalling, fireguard duties, and equipment operation.

• Baggage and aircraft loading assistance as required and in compliance with the relevant SOP.

• Managing of pedestrian and vehicle movements, including escorting duties.

• Supporting air terminal operations including customer service, passenger and aircrew support, operation of Defence screening equipment in accordance with the relevant SOP.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in a similar role, or a Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations).

• Current certification as an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Aerodrome Works Safety Officer (WSO).

• Valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

• Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (AROC) for airport radio communications.

• Flexible, adaptable, and effective at prioritising tasks.

• Skilled in problem-solving and implementing corrective actions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.