Aviation Administrator

Take Off with a Career in Aviation Support

Join Surf Life Saving Queensland's (SLSQ) Aviation team and play a vital role in keeping our aviation operations running smoothly. As part of this high-performing team, you'll be at the heart of our aviation service — ensuring helicopters are in the air, operations are seamless, and lifesavers have the support they need to protect Queenslanders.

No two days will look the same — one moment you'll be coordinating flight schedules, the next you'll be assisting with media content, reporting on operations, or supporting community events.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
• Paid parental leave available
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
• Onsite parking

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day admin support to aviation managers and operational staff.
• Coordinate aviation schedules, reporting requirements, and operational documentation.
• Maintain accurate aviation records (CASA, SLSQ, audits) and support compliance processes.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and action tracking for key meetings.
• Assist with flight records, landing requests, and tasking logs.
• Support the Marketing & Communications team by preparing aviation content for social media, digital platforms, and Westpac reporting.
• Collate data and prepare reports for SLSQ, SLSA, Westpac, and QPS.
• Manage vehicle usage logs, driver licensing, and airside registrations.
• Coordinate travel, appointments, conferences, and events for the Aviation team.
• Assist with procurement of uniforms, PPE, equipment, and promotional materials.
• Maintain the WLRHS community engagement calendar and volunteer patrol hour records.
• Professionally handle incoming calls, including emergency calls.
• Support inductions, onboarding, and training coordination where required.
• Assist with invoicing, purchase orders, reconciliations, and other finance processes.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

About You:

• Experience in administration, with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and a confident phone manner.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (typing speed 50+ wpm).
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Current Queensland Blue Card and driver's licence.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of Surf Life Saving or similar community-based organisations (advantage).

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form -