ROLE DESCRIPTION - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
ROLE DESCRIPTION - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
ROLE DESCRIPTION - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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<strong>ROLE</strong> <strong>DESCRIPTION</strong><br />
POSITION<br />
EMPLOYMENT STATUS<br />
AWARD CLASSIFICATION<br />
DIVISION<br />
SECTION<br />
REPORTS TO<br />
INDIRECT/DIRECT REPORTS<br />
Airport Operations Officer<br />
Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)<br />
Grade 6 - $43,858.40 to $49,344.70 p.a.<br />
Corporate & Business Services<br />
Business Services – <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong><br />
Airport<br />
Senior Airport Officer<br />
Nil<br />
POSITION PURPOSE<br />
<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport is a Certified Aerodrome operated by <strong>Port</strong><br />
<strong>Macquarie</strong> – <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>Council</strong> in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety<br />
Authority (CASA) rules and regulations. As a key member of the airport<br />
operations team, the Airport Operations Officer is responsible for<br />
promoting a safe operating environment for aircraft and other users at the<br />
Airport.<br />
The Airport Operations Officer will develop and apply technical skills and<br />
regulatory procedures for the following key functions in accordance with<br />
the Airport Operations Manual and Australian Government aviation<br />
regulations (incl. CASA, Airservices Australia, and the Office of Transport<br />
Security (OTS)):<br />
Aerodrome serviceability inspections and reporting functions, Works<br />
Safety Officer functions, aviation security oversight, routine<br />
maintenance activities and customer service.<br />
In carrying out these functions, the Airport Operations Officer is<br />
responsible for providing advice to the Senior Airport Officer and/or the<br />
Airport Operations Coordinator in relation to the safety and operational<br />
status of the Airport, including operational safety, security, maintenance,<br />
and customer service standards.<br />
All staff operating in safety sensitive airside areas at the Airport must<br />
conform to the requirements of the Airport Drug and Alcohol Management<br />
Plan (DAMP). The successful applicant must undergo an Alcohol and<br />
Other Drugs (AOD) medical test prior to commencing employment and<br />
may Plant be Electrical subject to random AOD testing conducted by CASA or <strong>Council</strong><br />
while employed at the Airport. A copy of the DAMP is available for perusal<br />
on request.<br />
The position operates within a 7-day roster (ordinary hours Monday –<br />
Sunday, including up to every 2 nd weekend) with 76 hours worked per<br />
fortnight. Saturday and Sunday shifts may extend up to 12 hours per day<br />
subject to operational requirements. The Airport Operations Officer will<br />
also be required to participate in an after hours and weekend on-call<br />
roster.<br />
Role Description – Water & Sewer Operations Manager<br />
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SELECTION CRITERIA<br />
Essential Requirements:<br />
1. Demonstrated experience and competencies to meet the national competency<br />
standards defined for Aerodrome Inspection, Reporting and Works Safety (to meet<br />
CASA accreditation by successful completion of an Airport Operations Training Course<br />
to Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Works Safety Officer (WSO) level) – see<br />
AC 139-13(0) August 2011.<br />
2. An ability to apply the standards and practices applying to the ARO and WSO<br />
functions, as set out in the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport Operations Manual and standard<br />
operating procedures.<br />
3. An ability and willingness to:<br />
- work hours commensurate with the requirements for Aerodrome Inspection,<br />
Reporting and Works Safety, including times such as early mornings, late evenings,<br />
weekends (and nights for overnight construction works) and public holidays, and<br />
- reside in a location within 15 minutes travel time from the Airport to enable a prompt<br />
response to emergency incidents when rostered ‘on call’.<br />
4. Sound knowledge and understanding of airport geography, aircraft operations, daily<br />
airport serviceability inspection, reporting and works safety procedures, aviation<br />
security operations, terminal and car park operations, aerodrome operational<br />
maintenance standards and procedures.<br />
5. Experience in aerodrome routine maintenance activities and operational serviceability<br />
(or similar), along with operation of light plant and equipment (incl. certificates in the<br />
operation of tractors, front-end loaders (FEL), chainsaws, and application of<br />
herbicides).<br />
6. Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues and requirements.<br />
7. High standard of written and oral communications skills.<br />
8. Well-developed record keeping and customer service skills.<br />
9. NSW Class C driver’s licence.<br />
10. Successfully complete an Office of Transport Security background check in order to<br />
obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).<br />
11. Aircraft Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency.<br />
12. NSW Firearms Licence Category A and B.<br />
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Desirable Requirements:<br />
Where a ‘desirable’ qualification or skill listed below is not possessed by the applicant, the<br />
applicant must have the ability to qualify and/or acquire the skill within 3 months of<br />
commencement of employment.<br />
1. Knowledge of, and an ability to apply the standards and practices required by the<br />
Department of Infrastructure and Transport, as set out in the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport<br />
Transport Security Program (TSP) and standard operating procedures.<br />
2. Experience in response to Aviation Security incidents and response to Airport<br />
Emergency Procedures including safe handling of hazardous materials (dangerous<br />
goods).<br />
3. First Aid Certificate.<br />
4. Sound competency in standard <strong>Council</strong> software packages such as MS Word, Excel<br />
and Outlook, and specialised airport operations systems (including security, car park<br />
management etc).<br />
LEGISLATION AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS<br />
You are required to comply with <strong>Council</strong>’s policies & procedures, and relevant legislation<br />
(including CASA, Airservices Australia, and the Office of Transport Security (OTS)) as<br />
outlined in your letter of offer, or as applicable to your position.<br />
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KEY RESULT AREAS<br />
Aerodrome Operations<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
Exercise the technical skills and<br />
competencies to the level of Aerodrome<br />
Reporting Officer and Works Safety Officer<br />
as defined in Civil Aviation Safety<br />
Regulation 139, Manual of Standards Part<br />
139 and AC 139-13(0) August 2011.<br />
Apply a range of airport procedures,<br />
including though not limited to, aerodrome<br />
serviceability inspections, reporting<br />
functions, coordination of aircraft ground<br />
operations, electronic and VHF radio<br />
systems, bird and wildlife hazard control,<br />
airport emergency incidents, terminal<br />
building and car park operations etc<br />
TARGET<br />
Satisfactory completion of Aerodrome<br />
Reporting Officer and Works Safety Officer<br />
training and achievement of national<br />
competency standards/qualification.<br />
In accordance with relevant legislation and the<br />
<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport Operations Manual.<br />
Safety<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
As a Works Safety Officer, facilitate the<br />
conduct of works, display leadership in the<br />
supervision and control of contractors<br />
working airside.<br />
Target<br />
In accordance with relevant legislation and<br />
the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport Operations<br />
Manual.<br />
Security<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
Provide effective oversight of aviation<br />
security procedures, including control of<br />
airside access.<br />
Target<br />
In accordance with relevant legislation and<br />
the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport Transport Security<br />
Program (TSP).<br />
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Maintenance<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
Carry out routine maintenance activities in<br />
accordance with aerodrome operational<br />
maintenance standards and serviceability<br />
including though not limited to; temporary<br />
repairs to runway pavement and other<br />
aircraft movement areas; rolling / earthworks;<br />
mowing of grassed areas; application of<br />
herbicide; removal of foreign objects and<br />
debris (FOD); repairs to soft / wet surfaces;<br />
replacement of markers, markings and<br />
lighting; and other general landside civil and<br />
landscaping maintenance.<br />
Target<br />
In accordance with relevant legislation and<br />
the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport Operations<br />
Manual.<br />
Customer Service<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
Provide a high level of customer service to<br />
the public, passengers and other visitors to<br />
the Airport, airline and ground handling agent<br />
staff, lessees and other stakeholders.<br />
Target<br />
A high level of customer service and a<br />
positive perception of <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Macquarie</strong> Airport.<br />
An effective working relationship with Airport<br />
stakeholders.<br />
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WORKING FOR COUNCIL<br />
Key Performance Indicators<br />
To work safely, ensuring the safety of<br />
yourself and others at all times<br />
To promote a positive working relationship<br />
with your team<br />
To proactively contribute to team meetings<br />
To participate enthusiastically and<br />
purposefully at all one on one and<br />
performance management process meetings<br />
To take responsibility for personal and<br />
professional development<br />
To share ideas and innovative concepts to<br />
add value to <strong>Council</strong><br />
To support other team members to perform<br />
their role<br />
To enthusiastically approach your duties<br />
To attend and actively participate in training<br />
as organised<br />
To promote a positive image of <strong>Council</strong><br />
To attend work and give 100% effort<br />
TARGET<br />
In accordance with <strong>Council</strong> policy and<br />
relevant legislation<br />
Team feel they can rely on you and feel that<br />
team members can ask questions as needed<br />
Arrive prepared and raise issues and/or<br />
observations relevant to the team or the<br />
successful running of <strong>Council</strong> in a productive<br />
way<br />
Be prepared with all relevant documentation<br />
Research and identify learning and<br />
development opportunities annually and<br />
attend as scheduled<br />
Evident in improvements of processes and<br />
procedures in your own area<br />
Ask if they need assistance and be available<br />
to help when required<br />
Evidence of a ‘can do’ attitude on a daily<br />
basis<br />
Attendance at all scheduled training activities<br />
Appropriate personal presentation; contact<br />
with the public courteous at all times<br />
Attendance record within <strong>Council</strong> leave<br />
policy parameters<br />
Signed by employee:<br />
Dated: ____________<br />
Signed by manager:<br />
Dated: ____________<br />
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