Operations Supervisor

Permanent Leadership Opportunity | Monday to Friday Role | Full Aviation Training Provided

Your new company
Gunggandji Aerospace is a proudly Aboriginal and veteran-owned Australian aviation and aerospace business delivering innovative solutions across the aviation sector.In partnership with Toll Aviation, Gunggandji Aerospace is supporting the delivery of South Australia's State Police, Ambulance and Rescue Aviation Service (SPARAS), the critical aviation service responsible for police, ambulance and rescue missions across the state.As part of the establishment of a new Aviation Operations Centre at Adelaide Airport, an exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team delivering an essential emergency aviation service to the South Australian community.Gunggandji Aerospace is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and supportive workplace and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is open to all applicants.
Your new role
Reporting into the operational leadership team, you will lead a small team of Operations Controllers responsible for coordinating and monitoring emergency aviation missions across South Australia.This role combines people leadership, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight. Working closely with Toll Aviation's SPARAS Aviation Operations Manager, you will support the successful day-to-day delivery of the service while ensuring a positive team culture, operational compliance and workforce wellbeing.Primarily a Monday to Friday leadership position, with occasional participation in early and late operational shifts alongside your team. Full aviation and role-specific training provided.

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Operations Controllers and casual staff Manage day-to-day team performance, coaching and employee wellbeing Develop and maintain compliant workforce rosters, leave planning and fatigue management processes Partner closely with Toll Aviation and operational stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery Coordinate operational administration, reporting and workforce documentation Monitor team compliance with operational procedures and safety requirements Lead responses to operational disruptions and escalate matters as required Foster a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture

What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrated experience leading teams within an operational environmentPrevious experience in aviation, emergency services, logistics, transport, operations centres or similar roster-based environments will be highly regardedStrong people leadership and performance management capabilitiesExperience managing rosters, workforce planning and employee-related mattersUnderstanding of award interpretation, workforce compliance or fatigue management principles, or the ability to quickly develop these skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong computer literacy and reporting capabilitiesThe ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in a dynamic environmentWillingness to work within a drug and alcohol-free workplace, including pre-employment and ongoing testing requirementsEligibility to obtain:

• National Police Check
• Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• WWCC

Availability to start from late August 2026 Ability to undergo initial training in Sydney

What you'll get in return

• Attractive salary package of $90,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation
• A leadership opportunity within a growing Aboriginal-owned aviation and aerospace business
• Monday-Friday working arrangements with limited weekend requirements
• Comprehensive onboarding and aviation industry training
• Ongoing professional development and career growth
• Supportive, inclusive and culturally safe workplace environment
• The opportunity to play key role in supporting essential emergency aviation service that directly impacts communities across South Australia

What you need to do now
If interested in this opportunity click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and short cover letter
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