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 ForRunning hot fire training ground operations, including live-fire simulation activitiesManaging contractors, maintenance programs and start-up checksPlanning daily operations to support up to 50 weeks of training delivery per yearManaging WHS risks in a high-risk operational environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirementsSupporting training delivery for internal cohorts (recruits through to officers) and occasional external usersThe 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.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 BringA trade certificate or equivalent experience in an associated industryDemonstrated ability to manage work plans and schedulesStrong communications and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong experience in operating equipment and facilities managementA Senior First Aid Certificate or the ability to achieve oneHeavy Rigid Vehicle licence or ability to achieve oneA forklift licence or the ability to achieve itAt 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 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 onHow To Apply To apply for this position please lodge an application online beforeApplications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 17 May#J-18808-Ljbffr