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Base Manager
Posted on Oct. 1, 2025
- Horn Island, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Contract
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Base Manager
- 12 Month Fixed Term Position
- Servicing Aviation & Critical Services contracts in Horn Island
- Be part of something BIG!
Who we are
- Providing and delivering emergency medical, search & rescue, police, surveillance aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business for State governments throughout Australia.
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business.
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.
About the role
- Oversee the operational delivery requirements of the emergency services contract.
- Support the implementation of the new contract commencing Q4 2026, including local Management of Change activities
- Manage all staff, aircraft, and rosters, with a strong focus on welfare, morale, and contract compliance.
- Facilitate safe aviation operations at Horn Island Base, ensuring full compliance with CASA, contractual, and company policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for client agencies, ensuring operational requirements are met efficiently, with flight safety as the top priority.
- Manage all client reporting and KPIs in line with contractual obligations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across all service delivery areas.
- Serve as the key liaison for Horn Island Airport operations, fostering effective relationships with the Airport Operator and Torres Shire Council to ensure safe and compliant procedures.
- Oversee Babcock’s facilities and assets, including hangars, accommodation, vehicles, and fuel, ensuring they support operational requirements.
- Promote Babcock’s Just Culture and Safety Management System, including leading regular Base Safety Meetings and safety initiatives.
- Uphold the highest professional standards, demonstrating Babcock’s Purpose and Principles with a strong safety and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ensure full implementation of Babcock policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with aviation regulations, security protocols, and safety standards.
- Support Babcock’s community engagement initiatives in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area
About You
- Must reside, preferably on Horn or Thursday Island.
- Proven experience in aviation and/or operational management, with strong team leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a generative safety culture and implement operational risk management, ideally in an aviation environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a focus on achieving shared outcomes.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Sound commercial acumen.
- Strong administrative, time management, and organisational skills, able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in rostering and fatigue management.
- High personal integrity and professionalism.
- Must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.
- High cultural competence working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card.
Desirable requirements:
- Previous pilot or aircrew experience in rotary or fixed wing.
- Knowledge of aviation regulations, and safety protocols.
- Willingness to undertake a touring role based in Cairns if not located in Horn Island or Thursday Island
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
What sets us apart at Babcock?
- Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career.
- We promote and foster training and development.
- Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity.
- The opportunity to be a part of something BIG!
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