Works Safety Officer

Works Safety Officer (Casual)

Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd

What you’ll contribute to: 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a casual Works Safety Officer to join the Gold Coast Airport team. The Works Safety Officer (WSO) represents the airport authority as a frontline overseer of works and project activities from an aviation safety perspective and provides assurance with regards to regulatory compliance, operational safety and efficiency. Some overnight shift work will be required.

Katie joined Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd (GCAL) as a Works Safety Officer. Katie shares her unique experience working with GCA below:

“It’s been a dream of mine to work for a reputable Airport and Company, so when I saw this opportunity come up, I jumped at the chance.  The Airside Operations team is amazing! They are helpful and knowledgeable in their fields of work while treating everyone with honesty and respect.

GCA offers several benefits as an employee such as LinkedIn Learning, which, has been a great opportunity to assist in the growth of my career with the company after only being her a few months.  I love what I do her at the Airport and GCA gives me job satisfaction in every shift I do”.

How will you make an impact?

The ideal candidate must have a current Drivers Licence and be able to hold an ASIC Card as well as an Aeronautical Radio Operating Certificate. Experience in providing a high range of emergency, security and safety services or in roles dealing with Heavy equipment, Logistics, or Operating in highly regulated environments will be valued. Basic computer literacy and organisational skills will be regarded.

The base ordinary hourly rate of pay for this position is $38.88 excluding Superannuation.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Possess and apply a working understanding of aerodrome operational policies, procedures and standards.
• Apply a working knowledge of typical aircraft and airport ground vehicle characteristics as they relate to aerodrome operations, related works and maintenance activities.
• Ability to undertake and contribute to a range of aerodrome operational and compliance activities as required. Including but not limited to wildlife management, airspace protection and general safety assurance.
• Identify, apply and enforce aerodrome compliance regulations as detailed in the CASA Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 and ICAO Annex 14: Aerodromes.
• Liaise with air traffic and ground control personnel on a regular basis when work is in progress.
• Liaise with the works organisation/contractors, on a regular basis, regarding any matters necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft operations and aerodrome personnel.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/job/view/374