Description:
Are you an experienced aviation or facilities professional ready to step into a leadership role at a regional airport? This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the safe, efficient and high-quality operation of a Local Government airport facility.We are seeking an Airport Team Leader to lead a small, skilled team and support the delivery of essential airport logistics, maintenance and aerodrome operations. Reporting to the Airport Facility Manager, you will combine hands-on operational expertise with strong planning, compliance and people-leadership skills.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent, full-time role (38-hours per week).
- Remuneration package of $3,343.26 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,011.91 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
- Ongoing training and development opportunities and generous leave entitlements.
- Opportunity to lead operations at a critical regional transport facility.
- Make a tangible impact on safety, service delivery and community connectivity.
About The Role
As Airport Team Leader, you will:
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day airport maintenance, logistics and security operations;
- Plan and manage staff rosters to ensure continuous compliance and service delivery;
- Oversee inspections, audits and asset maintenance programs;
- Develop and implement annual works programs to maintain airport infrastructure, facilities and surrounds;
- Coordinate airside and landside works, including Method of Works Plans;
- Undertake administrative responsibilities including reporting, purchasing and financial reconciliations; and
- Perform Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Works Safety Officer (WSO) duties as rostered, in accordance with CASA regulations, MOS 139 and the Aerodrome Manual.
About You
You are a proactive leader with substantial experience in airport, aviation, maintenance or operational environments. You bring:
- Proven leadership and team coordination skills
- Strong planning, organisational and administrative capability
- A practical, safety-focused approach with sound knowledge of risk management
- The ability to work independently, adapt to change and drive service improvement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- An understanding of Local Government operations and legislative compliance (NSW desirable)
- Class C Drivers Licence (LR Driver Licence desirable);
- Airport Security Identification Card (ASIC);
- Aerodrome Reporting Officer Certificate;
- Aerodrome Works Safety Officer Certificate;
- Radio Communication Certificate of Proficiency; and
- Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision).
- AQF Level 3 Chemical Application and AQF Level 4 Chemical Risk Management.
- Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
- Firearms Licence (or ability to obtain).
Applications close Monday, 2 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 9 February 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Leon Burger, Airport Facility Manager on 02 6926 9267 .
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
16 Jan 2026;
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