Airfield Operations Lead

Work at the heart of our Airfield Operations Team!

Work at the heart of our Airfield Operations team!

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Discover how Melbourne Airport is thinking big with exciting projects like the third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments —watch our video to see the future take flight: https://youtu.be/Sjn21l0hz1Q

We are currently recruiting an Airfield Operations Lead to join the Aviation team. This newly created role will support the Airfield Operations Manager and wider Airfield Safety Officer (ASO) team in the delivery of airfield operational functions, while promoting a strong ‘all of airfield’ safety culture and ensuring accountability and adherence to airfield operational policies from all airfield users. The Airfield Operations Lead will work collaboratively with ground handlers and other ramp users to ensure efficient operations. The role supports the growing demand for airfield works and act as the ASO technical expert to inform and guide the right operational changes. In addition, the role will support safety activities by ensuring a risk-based approach to all airfield operations

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Upkeep of ASO skillsets (Predominately using Airside Tracker)

• ASO Team performance as a whole, and work actively with Airfield Operations Manager to measure/ improve/reward efforts.
• Ensure that quality of reporting is high, and acted on.
• Follow up with Ramp users where ASO actions have not met the required outcome
• Use data and other intel, ensure that ASOs tasks and focus areas are matched to current risks on the airfield.

On site Compliance of Airfield users

• Regular Auditing of GSE parking
• Ensuring user adherence to Airfield Safety and operational policies.
• Lead ongoing removal of defective GSE.
• Auditing of ASO turnaround audits and GSE checks.
• Active involvement in GHA behaviour changes
• Inform internal departments of issues that need their support to resolve, i.e cleaning, tenant leasing.
• Always driving stronger relationship between airfield users to support a stronger airfield culture
• Support, and at times lead airfield safety culture activities.

ASO Expertise input to Airfield Project Works

• Be the ASO SME involved in airfield project work, including design reviews.
• Build ASO specific SOPs based on project changes, or implementations.
• Support Car 2 and ASO teams with briefings of ASO actions during project works
• Solve issues on the day with projects that involve ASO/ Car 2 input.

The successful candidate will have:

• Sound understanding of Airfield Operations.
• Sound understanding of Ground Handler Activities and processes
• Strong stakeholder and influencing skills
• Sound understanding of CASA MoS Part 139.
• Ability to interpret data and translate to operational effectiveness
• Desirable – demonstrated competence as an ASO or SASO
• Ability to interpret data and translate to operational effectiveness

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

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
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• 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, and kids’ footy 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.