Job no: 502749

Work type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Port Hedland, Western Australia

Categories: ARFF, Leadership

Lead with purpose and influences critical aviation and people-related decisions Port Headland location, be part of an incredible communityPermanent position with a generous salary

Summary

Lead a high-profile operational team who navigate air space and respond to emergencies in a safety-critical and agile aviation environment. Airservices is looking for a leader to contribute to keeping Australia's skies among the safest in the world by driving performance, shaping culture and uniting the workforce as one.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world's airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's airports.

We are the eyes in the sky, and the boots on the ground for emergencies at airports. We are a critical service company, federally funded to ensure aircraft can fly around the world and land at Australian airports safety.

Our people are our greatest asset and are required to be alert, job-focused, safe and engaged. Every day, they help connect people with their world safely, supporting families, communities, trade, tourism and economic growth.

At Airservices, we foster a culture of trust, care, accountability and inclusion. We offer a long-term meaningful career, a diverse workforce operating across Australia, and opportunities to make an impact to a niche industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Line Leader, you will lead an operational team who deliver safe,



efficient and agile air traffic management and aviation rescue fire fighting services. This is a purpose-led leadership role where your decisions directly influence operational performance, safety outcomes and team culture within a critical operational environment.

You will work alongside experienced operational leaders and collaborate with specialists across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions. Beyond day-to-day operational leadership, you'll help deliver new initiatives, support organisational change, drive continuous improvement and build team capability.

This is an opportunity to join a cooperative leadership team that values knowledge sharing, professional growth and operational excellence. You'll have the scope to make a visible difference while being supported to continue developing as a leader.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description.

The Person

You are an experienced people leader or aviation operational professional with emerging leadership skills such as the capability to influence, engage and motivate others. You bring sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to safety, performance and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant Will Have





Demonstrated management or leadership experience within a complex, multi-stream or critical services operational environmentExperience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiativesStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skillsDemonstrated capability in safety, risk and operational performance managementExcellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organisationAbility to perform effectively within dynamic and agile environmentsExperience working within regulated or safety-critical industries is highly regardedTertiary qualifications in management, business or a technical field are desirable

Why Join Airservices?

Lead with purpose –visible leadership that influences critical aviation and people-related decisionsDrive culture and improvement – shape how teams work and performJoin a collaborative leadership community – learn from experienced leaders who share their knowledgeGrow your leadership career – access structured development, mentoring and progression opportunitiesMake a visible impact – contribute to safety, customer service and operational excellence

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident as a background check will be required for this role. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant security screening process as part of recruitment.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please lodge your application online before the advertised closing date.

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