Cadet Airport Officer
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade B
SALARY:
A base salary of $61,623 pa with competency-based increments up to $66,552 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Airport Compliance Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 18 months
THE POSITION:
The Cadet Airport Officer is a dynamic role that contributes to the safe and effective operations of Albury Airport.
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- General Public
- Suppliers
- Regulatory Authorities
- Contractors
- Consultants
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on 38 hours per week, working across a 7-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with 7-day rotating roster. This roster is altered in order to meet changing operational needs and service demands.
- The above working arrangement falls with the definition of a 7-day rotating roster under the Local Government (State) Award 2023. Accordingly, there is an entitlement to accrue 5 weeks of annual leave each year.
- This position is covered under an annualised salary arrangement providing a salary which includes payment for ordinary hours, on-call, public holiday entitlement, relevant allowances and penalty loadings for weekend work.
- Hours worked on weekdays outside the span of 5:00am to 10:00pm will attract the appropriate loadings.
- In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance, in accordance with the Award.
- Hours additional to those rostered may be required, depending on operational requirements. These will be by agreement and paid at the appropriate rates.
- You will be required to enroll and complete the Airport Reporting Officer Skill Set and our Albury Airport mandatory in house competency-based training Matrix.
- This position is temporary for a period of up to 18 months.
- This position involves working both indoor and outdoor, along with computer work. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. Appropriate WHS standards will be applied for all manual handing activity. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position is subject to pre-employment and ongoing alcohol and other drug testing in accordance with AlburyCity procedures.
- This position is subject to pre-employment and ongoing visual acuity testing in accordance with AlburyCity procedures.
- This position is located at Albury Airport with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Completion of Year 10.
- Provisional Licence or Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
- A capacity to enroll in and complete vocational training and studies
- Required to hold or be eligible to obtain a Firearms Licence
- Required to hold or be eligible to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Required to hold or be willing to obtain an Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Required to hold or be willing to obtain a Chemical Users Certificate (compulsory to have and maintain)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- First Aid Certificate (CPR)
- Year 12 High School certificate
- Familiarity with MS Office suite
- Willingness to learn about aviation and airports
- Strong desire to make airport operations a career
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
These will relate specifically to the role and will generally reflect the technical elements of the role:
- An interest in aviation.
- An interest in compliance and business systems.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes as required.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills and knowledge, with understanding of Microsoft Office software, with particular reference to Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated skills in web based and device based applications and portals for reporting.
- An understanding of general office equipment and functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction of the supervisor, the Cadet Airport Officer assists in the following:
- Inspection and maintenance of the aerodrome runway, taxiways, aprons, markers and markings, and grounds in accordance with the Aerodrome Manual (and subsidiary documents), Transport Security Program, standard operating procedures and relevant regulations.
- Inspect and maintain airside areas, airport terminal, car park and other landside areas.
- Escort vehicles, contractors and authorised personnel airside.
- Liaising with airline staff, lessees, licensees, Air Traffic Control and airport users.
- General office administration, including maintaining accurate records.
- Assist with car park troubleshooting (equipment failures/malfunctions) including other systems in the airport.
- Assist with duties in the Cafe/Bar such as sales, restocking, food preparation and cleaning.
- Provision of effective customer service and directing airport patrons within the facility.
- Use initiative to source tasks that need to be completed at the airport, within the scope of daily duties.
- Undertake and complete the training development program.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Team Leader Airport Operations and Airport Compliance Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
