Job Description
About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one robust connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
n
Discover the Maranoa Region: HOME - Roma Queensland
n
Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
n
n
Fixed-Term (4) Year Contract
n
Five weeks of annual leave annually
n
Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
n
Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
n
Three weeks sick leave annually
n
Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
n
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
n
Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
n
Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
n
n
About the Role
n
The Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Airport & Aerodromes to lead our Regional Airports and Compliance team. This role is critical in providing a safe, secure, and compliant air transport gateway to the Maranoa Region while supporting economic growth, community development, and emergency response capabilities.
n
As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing Roma and regional aerodrome operations, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal legislation,



and leading a team to deliver operational excellence. This is a safety-sensitive aviation role requiring leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
n
Key Responsibilities:
n
Aviation Safety & Security
n
n
Perform the roles of Accountable Manager under CASR 139 and other statutory responsibilities including Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Security Contact Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, and AIP Responsible Person.
n
Manage and maintain key documents and processes, including the Aerodrome Manual, Transport Security Program, Safety Management System, and Emergency Plans.
n
Lead aerodrome safety and security committees and emergency exercises.
n
Ensure all regional Aeroplane Landing Areas are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.
n
n
Functional Leadership
n
n
Provide visible leadership to the Regional Airports and Compliance team and act as a key liaison with airlines, tenants, and stakeholders.
n
Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring efficient and safe service delivery.
n
Oversee leases, licenses, access agreements, and contractual arrangements for aerodrome operations.
n
Ensure timely reporting, audits,



and hazard mitigation across the region.
n
n
Continual Improvement
n
n
Review and enhance aerodrome operations and maintenance processes, integrating stakeholder feedback.
n
Identify emerging industry trends and implement programs to mitigate risk.
n
Lead team development initiatives to enhance capability and resilience.
n
n
Human Resource & Financial Management
n
n
Manage, mentor, and support the Regional Airports and Compliance team.
n
Ensure team compliance with delegations, leave management, and operational standards.
n
Identify opportunities to optimize lifecycle costs and implement audit recommendations.
n
n
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.
n
Additional Information
n
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
n
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
n
For more information:
n
Website:
n Telephone: ******** ***
n
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace

📌 Manager - Airport & Aerodromes (Toowoomba)
🏢 Maranoa Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba