Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader at Airservices Australia

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Emergency Service Management, Workforce Planning, Budget Management, Operational Costs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Workplace Safety, Performance Management, Resource Optimization, Risk Identification, Coaching, Mentoring, Financial Management, Cost Saving Initiatives, Business Acumen, Safety Management

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

* Rare Leadership Opportunity to Join Airservices Australia * Add Direct Value & Impact on our Operations and Workforce * Operations Training provided in Melbourne & on Station * Location specific; 5 day work week with possible on call responsibilities. Salary: Generous package + Relocation Assistance & Regional Living Allowance for Remote Fire Stations The Organisation Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry. Our Leaders  Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely.   An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability. The Role and The Team We are seeking applications for two critical leadership roles based in Karratha and Broome. Relocation assistance and a regional living allowance are available for these locations, where applicable. These positions offer an exciting, rare and unique opportunity for experienced Emergency Service Managers to join Airservices Australia as a Line Leader within our Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARRFS) Team. Reporting to our Head of Aerodrome Services, you will ultimately be responsible for the safety, leadership and performance of our (ARRFS) teams within your respected station location, including workforce planning, managing budgets and operational costs and effective delivery of our services to our clients. Additional key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:- * Adherence to regulatory and organisational compliance requirements * Uphold operational excellence and maintain workplace safety and compliance * Accountable for the engagement and performance of your people by actively monitoring individual and team performance/behaviours and take action to address performance/conduct issues * Optimise, maximise and manage resources to meet operational requirements and deliver required services within set timeframes by the National Rostering Team, Shift Manager/s and Business Support * Identify and deliver solutions to new and emerging operational risks * Define performance expectations and provide coaching/mentoring * Maintain financial requirements and propose/ implement cost saving initiatives Please click on the below link to see the full Position Description:- Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] 2025_Line Leader PD.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtBf-IO3M5zKtj2FjMNUcustvEaGT1MHV5_JFnKfdSvmag9GbA3Ob7aQd0A99u-yB2E0WaxUc4C9jrvtrimbmdjnVkulnHVaNc0HuW1FyMDLBnwfMAFqEOTWIozxjbtoKOe1deaBzi62QigaD2AELOdQ%7e%7e] The Person To be successful in this position, you will bring extensive people management experience, particularly within an emergency first-responder environment, along with strong commercial acumen. You will be a natural-born leader who thrives in high-pressure, high-stake surroundings whilst building and managing an engaged and efficient workforce. In addition, you will possess the following. * Extensive management experience in a similar operational environment, preferably within a highly regulated industry * Strong communication, leadership and management skills which will support, motivate and influence others in the achievement of goals and objectives * Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519 or PUA50513) is essential * Extensive people and change management capabilities * Ability to partner with, encourage and influence others across all levels * Demonstrated business and safety/risk management expertise * Ability to manage high workloads, set priorities & meet deadlines * Commitment to all things related to health, safety & wellbeing * Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) * Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Course (HLTAID015) desirable * Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014) desirable * Must be able to undertake and hold a medical based on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Class 2 Medical Examination. At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Security Clearance  To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements [https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/504/ClientPublicFile/a9588999-b20e-49e3-8e2f-5d2ffe9c6910.pdf] successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.  Should you require any further information please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Cortnie Taylor on 0483387747 or cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com.au [cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com.au] How to apply To apply for this position please lodge an application online (confirming your location preference) on or before 11.55 pm Monday 13 April, 2026

Responsibilities

The Line Leader will be ultimately responsible for the safety, leadership, and performance of the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARRFS) teams at their station, which includes managing workforce planning, budgets, and operational costs. Key duties also involve ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, upholding operational excellence, monitoring team performance, and identifying solutions for emerging operational risks.