'Indigenous Only' Aerodrome Reporting Officer | WAIO Aerodromes | FIFO 4/3 roster
BHP
About BHP
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP.
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient conduct of Aerodrome Operations in accordance with the BHP Aviation Management Procedure. This role is FIFO from Perth and based at our Western Australian Iron Ore Aerodromes on a 4:3 roster.
Your roles and responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing aerodrome conditions and associated maintenance of accurate and compliant records
- Supervising aerodrome remedial works (Works Safety Officer Duties)
- Transmission of Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to Air services
- Management of flight line operations including aircraft marshalling, refuelling, fuel qualify control, baggage handling, passenger control and aerodrome traffic scheduling.
- Delivery of airport Terminal Operations - passenger check-in, radio calls and completion of flight manifests, load sheets, operational liaison with aircraft crew and staff from both mine and aircraft operations.
- Understanding and management of the BHP Material Risk for Aviation by active participation in Field Leadership through Critical Control Observations & Planned Task Observations.
- Airport Emergency Response – participate in aerodrome emergency response training with a focus on aviation emergency response.
- Airport Security – awareness of dangerous goods screening and airport security requirements
- Managing dangerous goods movements
About You
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:
Qualifications:
- Aerodrome Reporting Officer Certificate
- Aerodrome Works Safety Officer
- Aviation radio proficiency
- Manual driver’s license
Attributes:
- Effective communications skills
- High consideration of Health and Safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
- Effective hazard identification and mitigation
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates. In Western Australia this includes, but is not limited to, the Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka, Thalanyji, , Tjiwarl, Tarlpa peoples, together with the traditional owners of Kalgoorlie. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2017 – 2021 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). For more information about our RAP, please visit here.
These are full time positions. We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that suit you - including varied roster arrangements, part-time or job share alternatives.