Airport Administration Officer

Airport Administration Officer

Permanent Role

Part Time (average of 20 hours per week)

The East Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and it is an amazing and very unique part of Australia.  The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities. 

Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing people who share the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication and Respect, these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The Opportunity

We are looking for suitable candidates to join our Airport Team as an Airport Administration Officer. The role is responsible for the provision of high level efficient, effective and compliant administrative support to the Manager and other senior airport staff, as and when directed by the Manager.

This role is also responsible for:

• Preparation, coordination, management and quality control of all incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence, including management of the Airport Inbox;
• Coordination of diary and email management including record keeping;
• Developing, implementing and maintaining Airport processes and procedures as required;
• Provision of administrative support for the purpose of managing the Airports compliance functions, including statutory and management reporting requirements;
• Processing of lease and utility invoices, including coordination of the Manager’s monthly credit card expenses;
• Assisting with front line customer enquiries (counter and telephone) for the Airport including the dissemination of relevant information;
• Managing the EKRA VIC pass scheme, whilst ensuring regulatory requirements are met at all times;
• Maintaining relevant registers, Synergy modules and assistance with the review of Polices and Organisational Directives as required;
• Assisting in the preparation of information to incorporate into annual reports, monthly Council Reports and other reports as required;
• Provide the administrative support for the Airport Committee including the scheduling of quarterly meetings, setting the agenda, taking minutes and maintaining the records;
• Coordinate the commercial leases for various tenancy areas within the airport;
• Foster positive working relationships with customers, the East Kimberley business community, aviation and tourism industries, the local community, all emergency service providers and all airport stakeholders;
• Provide administrative oversight of relevant requests and complaints from stakeholders and compilation of required statistics;
• Coordinate as instructed by the Manager Airports, training of employees and contractors in accordance with regulatory requirements.

A current administration qualification and unrestricted WA “C” Class Drivers Licence are essential for this role.  You will also have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people with the aim of meeting customer needs, expectations and business goals; be highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise competing demands. You will have high level organisational and planning skills, as well as a great eye for detail; ability to promptly respond to changing situations and make sound decisions to ensure ongoing efficient and effective provision of services.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Working for SWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitive salary, you will also enjoy:

• 6 weeks annual leave + 6 weeks leave loading (pro-rata)
• 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Generous annual rewards for service 
• Generous allowances
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Shire provided work uniforms and PPE
• Opportunities for training and development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

We are offering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances and Superannuation of up to $57,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum.

APPLY NOW!

If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Gary Wright, the Shire’s Manager Airports, for a confidential discussion on 0439 930 373 to find out more about this role.

To be considered, you will need to submit a covering letter outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), a current resume and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugs and Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment function test.

Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday 19/5/2024

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.

However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.

Attachments:
- 1201 - Position Description - Airport Administration Officer - April 2024.pdf