Operations Controller

Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organisation protecting national interests, saving lives, and working with industry-leading technology and expertise.

Your New Role

Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia develop and execute a national flying program on behalf of the Australian Border Force and provide 24/7 Search & Rescue support to the Australian Maritime Search Authority. Reporting to the Day of Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the coordination and support of daily flying operations and aircrew rosters. The role works 12.5-hour shifts as part of a rotating shift roster including both day and night shifts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities are conducted compliantly in line with standard operating procedures and meet all regulatory and legislative requirements
• Monitor and maximise operational performance and revenue within the scope of the role
• Proactively seek efficiency gains and continuously look for ways to improve the role
• Liaise with client organisations on operational issues, and Base Managers on the execution of the flying program, maintenance of aircraft and management of aircrews
• Coordinate the recovery of aircraft breakdowns and other operational limitations that affect the aircraft flying schedule.

About You and What You'll Bring

Experience, Knowledge & Attributes that will help you be successful in this role include:

• Technical and practical experience in aviation operations is required
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and calmly under pressure with a very high attention to detail
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to operate autonomously within a team environment
• Proven ability to resolves complex tasks in a dynamic environment.

Successful applicants will need to be Australian Citizens, willing and able to obtain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.

What You'll Love

At Leidos, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

You will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to Be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.