Airport Operations Manager - Australia

Entity: Customers & Products
Job Family Group: Operations Group
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Aviation's vision is to be the fuel and services partner of choice for their customer. We are on a journey to transform our business to become more customer centric, higher performing and to play a key role in bp's net zero ambition.
The purpose of this role is to manage Airport Operations across the Australian major airports. This includes aviation refueling operations at the following airports in Australia, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney. The operation at each of these airports varies in size, from a team of 6 through to 30 people and a combination of hydrant refueling and tanker refueling. In addition, at some locations Air bp is responsible for the overall airport fuel storage facilities operation and maintenance.
The Opportunity
The Airport Operations Manager is accountable for safe, efficient, and compliant operations. A key aspect is supporting the teams to assess and mitigate HSE risks in the operations.
The role requires strong remote leadership and very good people engagement. A key aspect of the operations is also the equipment that is utilized to refuel aircraft, so a key competency is around understanding the technical and mechanical aspects of the equipment and engagement with the contractors who maintain the fleets of vehicles. In addition:
Safe, efficient & compliant refueling operations across Australia Major Airports.
A high level of airline customer service at airports, incl meeting the customer KPIs and service levels.
Excellent people leadership and a support to the front-line teams.
Diverse teams at airports.
A well maintained and fit for purpose fleet of around 150 refueling vehicles across the airports.
Very good engagement with the broader bp aviation teams to ensure alignment across Operations, Supply, Joint ventures, People and Culture, HSSE, Customer Excellence, Sales & Commercial teams.
About You
To be successful in the role the candidate must have:
Significant experience in operations, engineering, or HSE roles.
Demonstrated leadership (preferable leadership of remote teams), people management, coaching and team working skills.
Networking across businesses.
Previous experience with IR matters and enterprise agreement negotiations.
Skilled multi-tasker.
Belief and demonstration of bp's 'Who we are' values. 'Living our purpose', 'Playing to win', and 'Care for others'.
A personal commitment to bp's Safety Leadership Principals.
Benefits of working with us
Hybrid working arrangements, 60:40 to enable work-life balance.
Career development and mentoring programs
Generous salary package including annual bonus program.
12% superannuation, Share options, and fuel discounts.
Up to 18 weeks paid maternity leave/4 weeks paid partner leave.
Collaborative environment that celebrates achievements, diversity, and culture
Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand
Travel Requirement Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills: Aircraft Fueling, Airport Operations, Aviation, Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Fleets, HSE, Leadership, Maintenance general, People Leadership, People Management, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership
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