Flight Operations Administrator & Project Officer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live in and travel through remote, rural and regional Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section seeks to appoint a Flight Operations Administrator & Project Officer based at Waterloo, to support the Head of Flight Operations in maintaining department’s rhythm and providing timely response to Safety Management Systems.

Working in collaboration with the Head of Flight Operations, their team members and Manager Aviation Systems, the Flight Operations Administrator & Project Officer is responsible for supporting the department in day to day activities and providing timely responses to the Safety Management Systems (SMS). The Flight Operations Administrator & Project Officer assists Flight Operations Department with secretarial duties as well as project support, research, analysis and integration of SMS findings into the Flight Operations policies, procedures and training.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Have at least 12-months experience working in aviation or flight operations environment
• Recognised Tertiary qualifications (Commercial Pilot Licence or higher an advantage)
• Understanding of quality, risk and safety management systems; including human factors in an aviation or other transport environment
• Advanced computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Apple Pages, Numbers and Keynote.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels including internal / external stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work very effectively and efficiently on individual assignments or team projects without direct supervision
• Experience in administrative processes and knowledge and/or experience of project coordination practices
• Aptitude for technology, with experience in multiple software applications and/or business information systems
• Have effective analytical, problem solving skills and make good decisions, often at short notice

To apply: forward your resume, a cover letter outlining how you meet the qualification/skills requirements and copies of your qualifications to careers@rfdsse.org.au

For more information about the Flight Operations Administrator & Project Officer position: email Manager Aviation Systems, Justin Marr on Justin.marr@rfdsse.org.au or P:0400 964 594

Applications close Thursday 24th January 2019

RFDSSE is an equal opportunity employer
Any published closing dates are estimated, the RFDS SE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.