Aerodrome Reporting Officer

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build flexible work with real balance, variety and impact.

If you are looking for flexible opportunities, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle where you can truly make a difference, this is where it starts...

Permanent Full-Time Career Opportunity

• Local Government State Award Band 1 Level 3 Grade 5
• Location - Moree Regional Airport
• Salary up to $35.21 + Penalty rates on weekends!

Why Choose Council

• Professional development and career pathways, including fully funded training and progression opportunities across Council.
• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
• Great work-life balance, including a rostered day off every two weeks— an extra 26 days off each year.
• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.
• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.
• Fitness Passport providing discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a hands-on role with real purpose? Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Aerodrome Reporting Officer to join our team at Moree Regional Airport.

You don't need to be an aviation expert. We'll fully fund your Aerodrome Reporting Officer training and provide all the support you need to become qualified. What we're looking for is the right person: someone committed to safety, teamwork, and learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your career in aviation operations while contributing to a critical piece of community infrastructure.

About You

You are a safety-conscious, team-oriented with precision, and compliance. You take pride in maintaining high standards and can remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Aerodome Reporting Officer (ARO) Certification, Aviation Security Identification Card and certified to use an Airband radio in accordance with CASA requirements.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly learn and apply Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Local Government policies and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with stakeholders, such as CASA, aircraft operators, Air Services Australia and emergency response teams.
• Entry-level experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment, such as mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and generators.
• Other credentials include a Class C licence, a General Construction Induction Certificate, a Current First Aid Certificate, a current Chemical Application Certificate and Airport Lighting training.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role using the Apply button.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.