Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader

Airservices Australia•Washington, DC

About The Position

Airservices Australia is seeking applications for two critical leadership roles based in Karratha and Broome as Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leaders. Relocation assistance and a regional living allowance are available for these locations, where applicable. These positions offer an exciting, rare and unique opportunity for experienced Emergency Service Managers to join Airservices Australia as a Line Leader within our Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARRFS) Team. Reporting to our Head of Aerodrome Services, you will ultimately be responsible for the safety, leadership and performance of our (ARRFS) teams within your respected station location, including workforce planning, managing budgets and operational costs and effective delivery of our services to our clients.

Requirements

Extensive management experience in a similar operational environment, preferably within a highly regulated industry
Strong communication, leadership and management skills which will support, motivate and influence others in the achievement of goals and objectives
Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519 or PUA50513) is essential
Extensive people and change management capabilities
Ability to partner with, encourage and influence others across all levels
Demonstrated business and safety/risk management expertise
Ability to manage high workloads, set priorities & meet deadlines
Commitment to all things related to health, safety & wellbeing
Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Must be able to undertake and hold a medical based on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Class 2 Medical Examination.
Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Course (HLTAID015) desirable
Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014) desirable

Responsibilities

Adherence to regulatory and organisational compliance requirements
Uphold operational excellence and maintain workplace safety and compliance
Accountable for the engagement and performance of your people by actively monitoring individual and team performance/behaviours and take action to address performance/conduct issues
Optimise, maximise and manage resources to meet operational requirements and deliver required services within set timeframes by the National Rostering Team, Shift Manager/s and Business Support
Identify and deliver solutions to new and emerging operational risks
Define performance expectations and provide coaching/mentoring
Maintain financial requirements and propose/ implement cost saving initiatives