Airfield Operations Safety

Join a growing, supportive team shaping safer airfield operations

Following the successful launch of our Ramp Safety Team, we are excited to continue expanding and welcome new applicants to join this important function.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and looking for applications from anyone with strong OHS and Safety backgrounds. If you bring strong safety awareness, confidence working on the frontline, and a passion for people and operational environments, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a new and growing area within the Melbourne Airport team. The role operates on a rotating roster 4 days on / 4 days off, including early morning and afternoon shifts offering excellent work-life balance.

You will play a meaningful role in ensuring safer operations, building positive relationships with our airport partners, and creating a proactive, collaborative safety culture.

About the Roles:

The RSO team play a central role in building a strong, team-focused safety culture across our airfield. You’ll help reduce risks, support safer decision-making, and work closely with a variety of airport partners.

The role involves a balance of safety checks, operational engagement, rapid response to hazards, and close coordination with the wider aviation teams. It’s hands-on, people-focused, and perfect for someone who enjoys variety and making a real impact.

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants from a range of operational, safety, and frontline backgrounds, including those who may not have previously considered a career in aviation. Experience in any of the following areas would be highly regarded:

• Work Health & Safety
• Safety, training, or compliance roles
• Frontline operational environments

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• 4 Wellness Days
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.