Economic Development & Advocacy
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 6 - $104,018 plus superannuation
$6,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates
9-day fortnight
IFA Level 6 $119,126 plus superannuation
$6,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates
5 days additional recreational leave
10 day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive aviation professional who enjoys balancing operational leadership with strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
Reporting to the Airport Manager, you will provide operational leadership and specialist expertise to ensure the secure, secure and compliant operation of Council's airports.
Lead a dedicated airport operations team and drive airport safety, security and compliance outcomes, while coordinating projects, emergency preparedness programs and improvement initiatives that support the ongoing growth and capability of Council's airports.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Leading airport operational activities to ensure safety, security and regulatory compliance.
Coordinating and maintaining key aviation compliance frameworks, plans and manuals.
Managing airport operational staff, contractors and service providers.
Building productive relationships with airlines, tenants, regulators and industry stakeholders.
Coordinating airport projects, contracts, procurements and operational improvement initiatives.
Supporting emergency preparedness, risk management and compliance reporting activities.
Providing technical advice to support future airport development and operational capability.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Extensive experience in airport operations, aviation safety, security and compliance.




Strong working knowledge of aviation legislation and regulatory requirements.
Proven leadership experience within an operational environment.
Experience managing projects, contracts, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
What You'll Need For Success
Airport Reporting Officer qualification.
Air Radio Licence Certificate.
Current Queensland Driver Licence.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
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What We Offer
Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 4 August **** - subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Vincent Tuhega, A/Airport Manager via phone .
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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📌 Senior Airport Operations & Compliance Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland