Aerodrome ARFFS Line Leader - Melbourne

Lead a high-performing operational team in a safety-critical environment where your decisions influence people, performance and operational outcomes. Airservices is looking for a leader to contribute to keeping Australia's skies among the safest in the world by driving performance, shaping culture and uniting the workforce as one.

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 airports.

We are the eyes in the sky, and the boots on the ground for emergencies at airports. We are a critical service company, federally funded to ensure aircraft can fly around the world and land at Australian airports safety.

Our people are our greatest asset and are required to be alert, job-focussed, safe and engaged. Every day, they help connect people with their world safely, supporting families, communities, trade, tourism and economic growth.

At Airservices, we foster a culture of trust, care, accountability and inclusion. We offer a long-term meaningful career, a diverse workforce operating across Australia,  and opportunities to make an impact to a niche industry.

As a Line Leader, you will lead operational teams responsible for delivering safe, efficient and resilient Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services. This is a purpose-led leadership role where your decisions directly influence operational performance, safety outcomes and team culture within a critical operational environment.

You will work alongside experienced operational leaders and collaborate with specialists across safety, risk, finance, people and change functions. Beyond day-to-day operational leadership, you'll help deliver new initiatives, support organisational change, drive continuous improvement and build team capability.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team that values knowledge sharing, professional growth and operational excellence. You'll have the scope to make a visible difference while being supported to continue developing as a leader.

Melbourne offers the opportunity to lead within one of Airservices' largest and most complex airport operations. This metropolitan area offers a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment, you'll gain exposure to diverse operational challenges, strategic initiatives and a broad stakeholder network. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their leadership capability while contributing to one of Australia's busiest aviation hubs.

You are an experienced people leader or operational professional with the ability to influence, engage and motivate others. You bring sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to safety, service excellence and continuous improvement

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within an operational, emergency services, aviation, defence, transport or other safety-critical environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability in safety, risk and operational performance management.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to balance people, operational and business priorities.
• The ability to perform effectively in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• Experience working within a regulated or safety-critical industry is highly regarded.
• Diploma of Public Safety, Firefighting Management (PUA50519 or PUA50513), or a comparable qualification with the ability to obtain the required diploma, is essential.
• Must be able to undertake and hold a medical based on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Class 2 Medical Examination.

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident as an Airservices background check is required for this role. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant security screening process as part of the recruitment process.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace diversity of thought, perspectives and experience because we know it strengthens our organisation and enhances decision-making. We actively encourage and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To apply for this position, please lodge your application online before the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: 

To apply for this position, please submit your application online before Sunday 27th October 2026 at 11.55 pm (AEST).

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: 27 Oct 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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