Wagga Wagga, the hub of the Riverina on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, we're more than just the largest regional city in New South Wales - we're an Australian icon!
Wagga Wagga is the regional capital of southern NSW and is a great place to live, work, play and invest.
The City hosts a large, growing, modern and diverse economy serving not only the 68,000+residents of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, but also the wider regional catchment of190,000 people.
The City is ideally located midway between Sydney and Melbourne and is well connected by air, rail and road network.
Wagga Wagga Airport is growing as a centre of national aviation significance, and has an innovative 20-year growth strategy in place.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join our dynamic airport team and contribute to the operation and progressive development of the Wagga Wagga Airport.
One (1) permanent, full-time position available.
Remuneration package of $2,422.82 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,907.38 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Generous leave entitlements.
The positions will report directly to the Airport Facility Manager.
Duties of this role will include but are not limited to: Airport serviceability inspections; Grounds and facilities maintenance; Acting as a works safety officer; Regulatory compliance; Record keeping and reporting to ensure the safety; and Operational and security requirements of the Airport are exceeded.
As the successful applicant, you will: Hold essential licences and certificates relevant to the role including a Current Class C Licence and a Current General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) You will have demonstrated experience within the aviation industry; and The ability to work in a team and independently, strong time management and communication skills.
It is highly desirable if you hold a Shooters Licence, an Airport Reporting Officer Certificate, Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency, Airport Security Identification Card (ASIC), AQF Level III Chemical Application Certificate and a Operate and Maintain Tractors Certificate of Competency.
If this sounds like you, and you are ready to join a high-flying team, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, applicants for this role must have full rights to work in Australia in order to be considered.
What is next?
Applications close Friday, 29 November 2024 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 2 December 2024 .
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Leon Burger, Airport Facility Manager on 02 6926 9267.
All preferred 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.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/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, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.