Aviation Regulatory Compliance Officer (ARCO)

Townsville Airport

Who is QAL?

Townsville Airport is owned and operated by Queensland Airports Limited (QAL). QAL is an accomplished airport operator that owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach, and Mount Isa airports. We welcomed about 6.3 million passengers in FY20, connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. An Australian-owned company, we are committed to delivering for the communities where we operate. Our vision is to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences.

What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has recently become available for an experienced ARCO to join our dynamic and growing organisation. Working within our Aviation team, the successful candidate will implement, provide guidance and continually improve management of Aviation security, safety and operational regulatory compliance in accordance with federal legislation relating to Townsville Airport.

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

To be successful in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge in an aviation operational workspace and an understanding of aviation related legislation, including CASA Regulations and Orders (MOS) Part 139, Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations, Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations, National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, and ICAO publications.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate risk and compliance experience in a large commercial environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tertiary qualifications in aviation or the aviation sector will set you apart.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• • Ensure Townsville Airport’s compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, standards and practices (in consultation with the Operations and Standards Manager)
  • Assist in the monitoring, development and implementation of aviation security and aviation safety programs in accordance with legislation and regulations and other directions/advice from relevant agencies
  • Promote and communicate regulatory compliance and assist in the correction of non-conformance
  • Ensure consistency of all Aviation Safety, Security and Operational documentation for TSV

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 HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/job/view/231 and navigate to the Position Description on the QAL Careers Hub.