Job Description
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n Work type: Full Time Permanent
n Location: WA
n Categories: ARFFS
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- Lead with purpose and influences critical aviation and people-related decisions
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- Port Headland location, be part of an incredible community
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- Permanent position with a generous salary
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Summary
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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.
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The Organisation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Role & The Team
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As a Line Leader,



you will lead an operationalteam who deliver aviation rescue firefighting 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.
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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.
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This is an opportunity to join a collaborative 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.
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Please see the link below to view the full Position Description.
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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.
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The successful applicant will have:
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- Demonstrated management or leadership experience within a complex,



multi-stream or critical services operational environment
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- Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
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- Demonstrated capability in safety, risk and operational performance management
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- Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organisation
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- Ability to perform effectively within dynamic and agile environments
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- Experience working within regulated or safety-critical industries is highly regarded
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- Tertiary qualifications in management, business or a technical field are desirable
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Why Join Airservices?
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- Lead with purpose – visible leadership that influences critical aviation and people-related decisions
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- Drive culture and improvement – shape how teams work and perform
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- Join a team-oriented leadership community – learn from experienced leaders who share their knowledge
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- Grow your leadership career – access structured development, mentoring and progression opportunities
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- Make a visible impact – contribute to safety, customer service and operational excellence
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Security Clearance
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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.
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