Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

About the Role:

• Did you know that Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is ranked number 4 in WA after Perth, for passenger numbers.
• Do you like to watch aircraft Land and Take-off and get paid to do so?
• Ever wondered what happens on the other side of the fence?
• Do you want to work casually, part time or fulltime chose your hours or days per week?
• Paint runways, taxiways and aprons and conduct daily inspections.
• Work on Runway Lighting systems
• Respond to emergencies
• Assist with coordinating works on an airport
• You will be talking on the VHF radio with pilots whilst operating on the runway
• Can you operate:
• Whipper snippers?
• Ride on mowers?
• Tractor and slashers?
• Drive a 4wd vehicle?
• Familiar with retic and gardening?
• A computer and an iPad?
• Follow process and procedures?

An Airport Reporting Office and Works Safety Officer (ARO/WSO) does this and much much more.

An ARO/WSO is a key role on every airport in Australia for its safety and security.

We are looking for a wide range of people with some or all of these skills or other relevant transferable skills.

We can teach you how to become and ARO/WSO with on-the-job training and formal training that is transferable to any Certified Airport in Australia.

Duties

• You will be an integral part of a small operational team at Kalgoorlie Bouder Airport providing excellence in Airport Operations.
• Customer service and attention to detail is key.
• Airports operate 24/7 however the ARO/WSO will work weekdays, early mornings, late into the evening, Saturday and Sundays on a roster basis within in this important specalised team.
• Current spread of hours of operations are 0500 to 2000 hours weekdays and some weekend work around flight operations.
• Assist with controlled access to and on the airport.
• Act as the safety officer for contractor's airside.
• The role is very varied and those that are ARO/WSO will tell you, you think you are going to this tomorrow and you do something completely different.

Who we are looking for:

• We have multiple positions to fill.
• We can consider job share, casuals, part time or fulltime options.
• We can also meet specific hours per day or per week.
• The ARO/WSO roles also have a role to fill in the landside part of the airport operations.
• We are happy to start you off casually and then if mutually agreed, ramp all the way to part time and even fulltime options.
• You will need to pass a Home Affairs security check to operate airside.
• A current and active driver's license for the type of equipment you may operate is required.
• Some Part Time and Fulltime ARO/WSO will also need to complete approved formal training as agreed.
• These roles will suit someone who wants to operate in a fast dynamic environment that can be subject to change every day if not every hour.

Come and try us, you will be surprised

Values

SUPPORT - We will support each and every team member to work together, build relationships and deliver greater outcomes for our organisation and community.

RESPECT- We will treat our team members and our community with mutual respect and understanding.

FUN - We will promote and value work-life balance and create an environment that is rewarding and fulfilling.

RECOGNISE - We recognise and acknowledge all individuals and cultures and value their contributions to our organisation and the community that we serve.

CONNECT- We will work as one organisation that communicates openly, and actively connects with our teams, community and stakeholders.

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.