• Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services protecting airports, people and emergencies
• Australia’s largest ARFFS Hot Fire Training Ground operations
• Apply your Trade certificate or equivalent experience to this hands on role

The Organisation 

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & Team

We are seeking a Training Ground Operations Manager (ARFFS HFTG Simulator Adviser) to oversee the safe and effective operation of Australia’s leading ARFFS training facility. The role is responsible for end-to-end readiness of the Hot Fire Training Ground, enabling live‑fire training from recruit to officer level.

Based in Melbourne, this world‑class simulator trains around 400 firefighters each year. Reporting to the ARFFS Delivery Lead, you will manage daily on‑site operations, working closely with trainers, firefighters, contractors and stakeholders to ensure training is delivered safely and on schedule.

You will be responsible for:
• Running hot fire training ground operations, including live-fire simulation activities
• Managing contractors, maintenance programs and start-up checks
• Planning daily operations to support up to 50 weeks of training delivery per year
• Managing WHS risks in a high-risk operational environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Supporting training delivery for internal cohorts (recruits through to officers) and occasional external users

The role operates Monday to Friday, with typical operating hours of 7:00am – 3:00pm, with some overtime required during peak training or operational periods. All work is on-site to support the operational nature of the facility.

See the full Position Description here -  PD - ARFFS HFTG Simulator Advisor - ASA6.pdf

See our Hot Fire Ground Training here  - https://youtu.be/2hUmVl16qwg

You

You are a trade professional with a strong background in high‑risk, asset‑intensive environments. Experience from related industries such as plant operations, large‑scale facilities management, or electrical or mechanical trades will translate well to this role, along with the ability to lead people and contractors, and make real‑time operational decisions to ensure training is delivered safely and effectively.

You bring:
• A trade certificate or equivalent experience in an associated industry

• Demonstrated ability to manage work plans and schedules

• Strong communications and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong experience in operating equipment and facilities management

• A Senior First Aid Certificate or the ability to achieve one

• Heavy Rigid Vehicle licence or ability to achieve one

• A forklift licence or the ability to achieve it

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact TA Partner, Cortnie Taylor on cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 17 May