What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and detail-oriented Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) to join the Gold Coast Airport Aviation team in a permanent full-time capacity.

The Aerodrome Reporting Officer ensures 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.

Katie joined Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd (GCAL) as a Works Safety Officer. Katie shares her unique experience working with GCA below:

“It’s been a dream of mine to work for a reputable Airport and Company, so when I saw this opportunity come up, I jumped at the chance.  The Airside Operations team is amazing! They are helpful and knowledgeable in their fields of work while treating everyone with honesty and respect.

GCA offers several benefits as an employee such as LinkedIn Learning, which, has been a great opportunity to assist in the growth of my career with the company after only being her a few months.  I love what I do her at the Airport and GCA gives me job satisfaction in every shift I do”.

How will you make an impact?

To be successful in this position, you need to have experience in aviation and emergency operations, respond well to working under pressure, and have the capability to respond to and manage difficult situations.

You must also have good written and verbal communication skills and understand the importance of aerodrome regulations.

Possession of a Firearms License is advantageous, however is not required for an application.

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.
• Audit, enforce and report on safety and security issues at the airport in accordance with Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.
• Implement the requirements of the Bird and Wildlife Management Plan.
• Record all aerodrome serviceability reports accurately and timely and raise any relevant issues immediately with the aviation management team.

How we support you?

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

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), which requires the completion of a Police Check.

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/job/view/363