Manager - Airport & Aerodromes

About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

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Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Fixed-Term (4) Year Contract
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

About the Role

The Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Airport & Aerodromes to lead our Regional Airports and Compliance team. This role is critical in providing a safe, secure, and compliant air transport gateway to the Maranoa Region while supporting economic growth, community development, and emergency response capabilities.

As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing Roma and regional aerodrome operations, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal legislation, and leading a team to deliver operational excellence. This is a safety-sensitive aviation role requiring leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Aviation Safety & Security

• Perform the roles of Accountable Manager under CASR 139 and other statutory responsibilities including Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Security Contact Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, and AIP Responsible Person.
• Manage and maintain key documents and processes, including the Aerodrome Manual, Transport Security Program, Safety Management System, and Emergency Plans.
• Lead aerodrome safety and security committees and emergency exercises.
• Ensure all regional Aeroplane Landing Areas are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Functional Leadership

• Provide visible leadership to the Regional Airports and Compliance team and act as a key liaison with airlines, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring efficient and safe service delivery.
• Oversee leases, licenses, access agreements, and contractual arrangements for aerodrome operations.
• Ensure timely reporting, audits, and hazard mitigation across the region.

Continual Improvement

• Review and enhance aerodrome operations and maintenance processes, integrating stakeholder feedback.
• Identify emerging industry trends and implement programs to mitigate risk.
• Lead team development initiatives to enhance capability and resilience.

Human Resource & Financial Management

• Manage, mentor, and support the Regional Airports and Compliance team.
• Ensure team compliance with delegations, leave management, and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize lifecycle costs and implement audit recommendations.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

🌐 Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
📞 Telephone: 13•• ••• 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace