Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to create valuable connections, inspire a sustainable future, and be the first-choice gateway for our regions - and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. QAL is formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation – currently the only airport operator in Australia with this certification. QAL is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. With strong passenger numbers, terminal upgrades underway - there has never been a better time to join QAL.

What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Part Time Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) to join the team at Townsville Airport. This role is required to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airside operations are maintained to a high standard, supporting all stakeholders and airline partners by maintaining aerodrome serviceability through the availability of airfield infrastructure and the management of impediments to aircraft operations such as wildlife and other hazards. This role will see you working on a rotating roster (7 days per week).

Adrian joined Townsville Airports Pty Ltd (TAPL) and works within the operations team as a Terminal Duty Manager. Adrian shares his unique experience working with the company:

“I joined QAL because it presented me with an opportunity to grow within the Aviation scene and work towards a long-term growth goal (Aviation Management). I like that the team is really grounded and takes pride within their work. Everyone’s voice is heard, and the companies culture makes me feel welcomed and embraced. For my role I am required to be at the terminal, however, QAL has still shone through in its flexibility allowing me to organise consistent days off, shift work preference, and a healthy lifestyle outside of work. I contribute to the team an out of the box kind of thinking based around systems and optimisation where I am trying to find new and better ways to do things to better streamline our role. QAL gives me the chance to excel in my job every day and get recognition for good work done. It offers me the opportunity to have a healthy work life balanced and I feel as if I haven’t had to sacrifice or miss out on things despite working shift worker hours.”

We are looking for an energetic and motivated person with relevant aviation experience, a knowledge of aviation regulations, including the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 and the CASA Manual of Standards (MOS). You will pride yourself on your work ethic and enjoy making a valuable team contribution.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safe and secure operation of the airside environment in accordance with relevant regulations and company SOPs.
• Adhere, promote and enforce all elements of the Townsville Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Monitor and control access points to the airside.
• Implement the requirements of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP).
• Monitor and report on wildlife activity on aerodrome and conduct bird dispersal on using approved methods.
• Record identified hazards in Aviation Hazard & Incident Register.

What we offer you?

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP, which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking the link below, or if you are on SEEK, by copying this location into your browser: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.