Parafield Airport Limited (PAL) is South Australia's premier general aviation airport and a wholly owned subsidiary of Adelaide Airport Limited. Located approximately 18 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD, Parafield Airport has been at the heart of South Australia's aviation industry for almost a century and continues to play a critical role in pilot training, aviation services and general aviation operations.
The Parafield Airport team is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the airport, maintaining airfield and landside infrastructure, supporting customers and tenants, and ensuring the airport continues to operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements. The team works across a diverse range of operational, maintenance, compliance and emergency management activities that are essential to the ongoing success of the airport.
The Role
Parafield Airport is looking for an Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day field and operational activities of the airport. This hands‐on leadership role is responsible for supervising airport operations, coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring operational and regulatory requirements are met.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Parafield, you will provide first‐line leadership to the Parafield Operations Officers and manage their daily activities and task schedules. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, customers and tenants to coordinate operational and maintenance requirements across the airport.
Key Responsibilities
Leading, supporting and scheduling the daily activities of Parafield Operations Officers
Coordinating and supervising contractors undertaking work onsite
Monitoring airfield serviceability and escalating operational or major maintenance issues
Managing operational budgets, purchase orders and procurement activities
Preparing capital expenditure applications for operational requirements, including the replacement of plant and equipment
Coordinating maintenance activities with customers, tenants and internal stakeholders
Processing crane applications and managing ad hoc airspace matters
Supporting the timely remediation of identified non‐compliances
Responding to unscheduled and reactive maintenance requirements




Performing Aerodrome Reporting Officer duties when required
Contributing to the airport's emergency response activities
Supporting the maintenance of airport facilities in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and approved budget
Live the AAL Values
Accountability
– Excellence starts with ownership
Integrity
– Do the right thing, even when no one's around to see it
Respect
– Good humans make great workplaces
Customer Focussed
– Think customer. Always!
About You
You will be a capable and approachable leader who is comfortable balancing people leadership, operational priorities and hands‐on maintenance requirements. You will bring sound judgement, solid organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience working across a range of functions in a regulated environment
Experience in emergency, security and safety disciplines
Hands‐on experience with maintenance activities
Previous experience supervising employees and contractors
The ability to prepare technical reports and operating procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
A practical, customer‐focused approach
The physical ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in varying weather conditions
Experience within the aviation industry and working with a diverse range of stakeholders will be highly regarded.
The role requires relevant first‐line management skills to Diploma level, a current state driver's licence, authority to drive airside and a Radio Operations Certificate of Proficiency. Emergency management and safety or security training and qualifications are also required, along with a firearms licence.
Additional qualifications such as an SA Security Officer Licence Certificate III,



completion of an Aerodrome Safety Inspectors Course, advanced management training or a truck licence would be advantageous.
The successful candidate must also be able to:
Work irregular hours or undertake night work when required
Meet airport driving requirements
Obtain and maintain an aviation security clearance
Meet the physical requirements of the position
Why Join Parafield Airport?
This is a great opportunity to take on a varied and influential role supporting the secure, compliant and efficient operation of Parafield Airport. You will be part of a close‐knit environment where your leadership, operational knowledge and ability to build trusted relationships will make a genuine difference. If you are a practical and solutions‐focused leader who takes pride in delivering high‐quality operational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, applications will close by COB 25 September ****
Welcome to the gateway to South Australia.
Adelaide Airport Limited purchased the operating leases for Adelaide and Parafield Airports in May ****, to operate both airports for the next 50 years with an option for a further 49 years.
Adelaide Airport is currently the fifth-largest domestic airport and sixth-largest international airport in Australia. It is the aviation gateway to South Australia and processes more than 8 million passengers annually.
Parafield Airport is South Australia's premier general aviation airport and is a major world standard international training airport.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Welcome to the gateway to South Australia.
Adelaide Airport Limited purchased the operating leases for Adelaide and Parafield Airports in May ****, to operate both airports for the next 50 years with an option for a further 49 years.
Adelaide Airport is currently the fifth-largest domestic airport and sixth-largest international airport in Australia. It is the aviation gateway to South Australia and processes more than 8 million passengers annually.
Parafield Airport is South Australia's premier general aviation airport and is a major world standard international training airport.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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📌 Operations Supervisor - Parafield (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide Airport
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