Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

Airport Reporting Officer

Permanent Role

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and it is an amazing and very unique part of Australia.  The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities.

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and we are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication and Respect, these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Airport Reporting Officer to join our Airport Team. In this position you will be responsible for maintaining compliance with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 139, Aerodrome Manuals and the applicable Safety Management Systems in place at the East Kimberley Regional Airport (EKRA).

Your responsibilities will include

• Carrying out allocated works programs and undertaking minor repairs of services associated with airport pavements, runways, markers, line markings, lighting, drains, wind indicators, visual slope indicator systems, fencing and other critical systems, grounds and other facilities at Kununurra and Wyndham Airports as per the Manual of Standards (MOS) 139 and Aerodrome Manual;
• Maintaining the terminal and airside security control in accordance with the Aviation Transport Security Act (ATSA) 2004, Aviation Transports Security Regulations (ATSR) 2005 and Kununurra Airport Transport Security Program (TSP). Including managing airside access, escorts and issuing of Visitor Identification Cards (VIC);
• Enforcing the provisions of the Safety Management System (SMS), so as to ensure all persons operating Airside, and specifically within Aircraft movement areas, operate in a safe and responsible manner;
• Ensuring all gardens and lawns (both airside and landside), open areas (landside), and airport terminal/s and facilities are maintained and presented to a high standard at all times;
• Monitoring and enforcing ASIC compliance requirements and airside vehicle control in accordance with the Airport Manual and TSP.

A current Senior First Aid, current unrestricted WA “C” Class Drivers Licence, current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), current Aerodrome Reporting Officer & Aerodrome Works Safety Officer Certificate from an approved authority, current Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency and current White Construction Safety Card are essential for this role.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Working for SWEK means that in addition to a competitive salary, you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave + 6 weeks leave loading
• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Generous annual rewards for service
• Generous allowances
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 10 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements which may include access to rostered days off
• Shire provided work uniforms and PPE
• Opportunities for training and development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

We are offering a remuneration inclusive of allowances and Superannuation between $92,000 to $96,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum.

APPLY NOW!

If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Ken Bond, the Shire’s Senior Airport Reporting Officer on 0417 980 673 for a confidential discussion.

To be considered, you will need to submit a covering letter outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), a current resume and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugs and Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment function test.

Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday 26/01/2025

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.

However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.

Attachments:
- 1206 - Position Description - Airport Reporting Officer (Kununurra) - May 2024.pdf