Airbase Officer
This opportunity offers:
- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $80,101 - $87,705 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
- Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
An exciting opportunity to join our Aviation team in a newly created role which focuses on aligning airbase capabilities with operational requirements. The role also includes operational preparedness of current airbases, development of new bases in strategic locations as well as maintaining key relationships.
As our ideal candidate, you will have experience in:
- Working as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team
- Supporting aerial firefighting operations and training activities
- Delivering support activities in line with agreed standards, timeframes and milestones
- Using inventor management systems and procuring equipment associated with assets and infrastructure
Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.
Why work for us?
Corporate uniform available
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
Salary packaging options available
One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
Ongoing learning and professional development programs
The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses
Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!
You'll also get to enjoy:
- Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
- Local eateries and childcare facilities
- Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert Michelle Jenkins, Supervisor Aviation (Training and Infrastructure), for a confidential chat on 0429 064 ***.
If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:
- A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
- A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Recruitment Information
- We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).
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Vacancy Reference: R24/170
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