Applications Close (AWST): 6:00 PM 02/11/2026
Salary up to: $80,000 - $89,999
Occupation: Airport Operations/Services
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

The Organisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

The Opportunity

We are looking for apassionate Airport Reporting Officer to join our Airport Team. Inthis position you will be responsible for maintaining compliancewith the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)



Part 139,Aerodrome Manuals and the applicable Safety Management Systems inplace at the East Kimberley Regional Airport (EKRA).

- Carrying out allocatedworks programs and undertaking minor repairsof servicesassociated with airport pavements, runways, markers, linemarkings, lighting, drains, wind indicators, visual slopeindicator systems, fencing and other critical systems, groundsand other facilities at Kununurra and Wyndham Airports as perthe Manual of Standards (MOS) 139 and AerodromeManual;
- Maintaining the terminaland airside security control in accordance with the AviationTransport Security Act (ATSA) 2004, Aviation TransportsSecurity Regulations (ATSR) 2005 and Kununurra AirportTransport Security Program (TSP). Including managing airsideaccess, escorts and issuing of Visitor Identification Cards(VIC);
- Enforcing the provisionsof the Safety Management System (SMS), so as to ensure allpersons operating Airside, and specifically within Aircraftmovement areas, operate in a protected and responsiblemanner;
- Ensuring all gardens andlawns (both airside and landside), open areas (landside), andairport terminal/s and facilities are maintained and presentedto a high standard at all times;
- Monitoring and enforcingASIC compliance requirements and airside vehicle control inaccordance with the Airport Manual and TSP.

A current Senior First Aid,current unrestricted WA “C” Class Drivers Licence,



current AviationSecurity Identification Card (ASIC), current Aerodrome ReportingOfficer & Aerodrome Works Safety Officer Certificate from anapproved authority, current Aircraft Radiotelephone OperatorCertificate of Proficiency and current White Construction SafetyCard are essential for this role.

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

Salary and Benefits

Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range, you may also enjoy a range of benefitsincluding:

- 6 weeksannual leave
- 12%employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up toanadditional 5%in co-contributions when theemployee contributes an equivalent amount
- Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
- 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
- Flexibleworking arrangements
- Shireprovided corporate uniforms
- Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services

Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidenceincludes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also berequired to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.

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📌 Airport Reporting Officer (Kununurra)
🏢 Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
📍 Kununurra