Mackay Port
Authority

Key roles of the position include the following:-

• Aerodrome Safety Officer/Reporting Officer Supervision duties.
• Ramp Safety Co-ordination
• Airport Security Co-ordination
• Airside Driving Licence Training and Co-ordination
• Airport Administration functions.

A strong knowledge of relevant aviation regulations and legislation under CASA and DOTaRS technical publications

This position is an award position under the Regional Port Authority Officers Award with coverage by the Australian Services Union. It is also covered by an Enterprise Agreement which includes a Union Encouragement Clause.

A generous defined benefit superannuation scheme is operated on behalf of the Authority by Q-Super with a minium 5% employee contribution.

Applications close with the undersigned at 4.00pm on Friday 27th October 2006.

A copy of the full position description for this vacancy is available on request. Only those applications that address the criteria for the position description will be considered.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for co-ordinating all functions of aviation Ramp safety and security at Mackay Aerodrome to ensure that aviation regulations and requirements are complied with for the safety of airport users.

POSITION BACKGROUND

This position fulfils the Safety Officer/Reporting Officer designation to comply with the conditions of aerodrome licensing. The Ramp Safety/Security section is one of three sections reporting to the Manager Airport Operations. The major responsibility of the section is to provide safety, security and operations co-ordination of airside and terminal building activities and ensure compliance with both internal and external (Department of Transport) regulations relating to airport operations.

The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security is responsible for the ramp safety and security of the airport and reports directly to the Manager Airport Operations. There are six staff who undertake Duty Safety Officer duties, five - six staff who undertake Security Officer duties all on a rotational and as needs basis. These staff report directly to the Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security and Supervisor Airside Safety although the Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security is largely an operational and hands-on position. The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security is responsible for safety matters affecting the operations of Mackay Airport as laid down in the Mackay Aerodrome Manual (Section 4 - Security Access, Section 7 – Aircraft Parking control, Section 8 – Monitoring of Airside Vehicle Control) and security matters affecting the operations of Mackay Airport as laid down in the Mackay Security Programme.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ramp Safety
• Monitor the ramp safety of the airport by regular safety inspections to identify any breaches or areas of concern, taking remedial action to rectify deficiencies in aerodrome safety standards.
• Develop safe work procedures in line with industry practice for persons operating on the ramp and baggage make-up areas.
• Ensure compliance by Freight and Ground handling agents with all relevant regulations and airport conditions of use.
• Perform Audits of Training records, Passenger Safety on the Apron, Serviceability of ramp vehicles, Workplace Health & Safety, Foreign Object Damage, Work procedures and Competencies to operate various types of ground service equipment.
• Fulfil Reporting Officer functions at Mackay Aerodrome.
• Security
• Monitor airport security to ensure compliance with Department of Transport regulations by regular inspections to identify any breaches or areas of concern.
• Take corrective action where breaches of security occur, or act on reports from contract security, by utilising appropriate and effective communication with offenders or recommendations to security agencies or management.
• Administration
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of Ramp Safety and Security related work procedures, audits, advices to airport operators and tenants and training material.
• Be responsible for security-related administration tasks including preparation of Agendas for Security meetings and updating of the Airport Security Program.
• Liaise with and monitor contract security. Maintain an effective roster for security officers. Fulfil other duties as required by the Airport Operations Manager.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong up-to-date working knowledge of relevant aviation regulations and legislation and relevant CASA and Department of Transport Aviation Security Branch technical publications (with at least 5-7 years experience in airport and airline ramp safety and security)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in situations where a security or safety breach has occurred.
• Computer skills in Outlook Word and Excel.
• Good supervisory skills with the ability to train staff in procedures and allocate and supervise resources in an emergency situation.
• Extensive experience in all facets of aerodrome Ramp safety including aerodrome emergency procedures and ability to conduct emergency security exercises.
• Possession of appropriate airport safety qualifications (eg Safety Officer/Reporting Officer Certificate; Aerodrome Lighting Certificate).
• Sound knowledge of Mackay Aerodrome Manual, Mackay Security Programme or the demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge.
• Possession of Flight Radio Telephone Licence.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK PERFORMED

This position carries out, and supervises, ramp safety and security functions in line with the requirements stipulated by Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Department of Transport Aviation Security Branch. As such, the work of this position involves a range of duties including supervising other safety and security staff, monitoring aerodrome ramp safety and security, undertaking activities to maintain safety and security, and reporting areas of deficiency.

The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security Officer performs a number of core safety and security duties daily but does not work to a set routine but exercises a degree of discretion as to what duties are performed and when.

REASONING & DECISION MAKING

The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security works independently on a day to day basis within the broad range of responsibilities allocated by the Manager Airport Operations. The role may require the incumbent to exercise some judgement and analytical problem-solving skills to respond to ramp safety/security situations which could have critical implications for the Airport. In exercising this judgement, the Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security is required to refer to extensive regulations and guidelines to determine the most appropriate and effective strategy. The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security is required to determine the appropriate response to increased ramp safety/security threat levels and make recommendations for changes to ramp safety/security response to the Manager Airport Operations.

COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE

The Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security liaises with a broad range of internal and external customers on issues which may require conflict resolution and sensitive and confidential information. Internally, the Supervisor Ramp Safety/Security communicates with the Manager Airport Operations to discuss day to day ramp safety/security issues, receive allocation of tasks, and make recommendations other staff through training in ramp safety/security and regarding general safety/security aspects.

Externally, the Supervisor Safety/Security communicates with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority; DOTaRS Aviation Security (Canberra); airport Airline Managers and Airline Security and Safety Chiefs; Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance, Queensland Fire & Rescue and all persons requiring airside passes or licences.

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