Airside Support Officer

Sunshine Coast Airport – the natural choice for your next career move.

We’re proud to be growing a high-performing workplace where our people thrive, driving one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional airports. Located in one of the country’s most iconic destinations, Sunshine Coast Airport is committed to delivering an effortless and enjoyable experience for our passengers, partners, and team. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact in a dynamic environment – this is the opportunity for you.

We are now taking applications for a casual Airside Support Officer to provide coverage for our airside roles, to commence immediately.

Reporting to the Advisor – Airport Operations, the Airside Support Officer is responsible for providing support to the Airfield Operations team to maintain a safe, secure, efficient and compliant aerodrome. This position will provide coverage as an Airport Safety Officer, Works Safety Officer and Ground Services Officer. 

What you will do:

• Support Airfield Safety and Serviceability Assist with aerodrome inspections, wildlife hazard management, and monitoring airfield conditions to help maintain safe and compliant airport operations.
• Support Airside Operations and Works Activities Provide operational support to airfield teams and contractors, including assisting with airside works, inspections, and day-to-day activities.
• Assist with Aviation Communications and Compliance Maintain required records, support NOTAM administration, monitor operational information, and contribute to compliance with aviation regulations and airport procedures.
• Contribute to Airport Security and Emergency Response Assist with security monitoring activities, passenger safety oversight, and support emergency response arrangements when required.
• Maintain Airside Grounds, Equipment and Facilities Operate and maintain equipment, undertake grounds maintenance activities, and help ensure airport assets and facilities remain safe, clean, and operational.

What you will need:

• Aerodrome Reporting Officer or Works Safety Officer Certificate, or the ability to obtain
• Experience in airside or live operational environments in a highly regulated industry such as aviation, rail or transport.
• Experience in operating landscaping plant and equipment (highly regarded)
• Current C Class driver’s licence and the ability to obtain an Airside Driving Authority
• Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or ability to obtain
• Current Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) or ability to obtain.

Please note, this is a casual, shift work role, and hours of work are based on leave coverage, airside projects schedules and peak periods.

If you’ve ever wanted to work airside at an airport, this is the opportunity for you! To apply, simply submit your resume and cover letter today. Closing date for applications is 31 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted during and after this time, and the role may close before this date if we are successful in finding our new casual Airside Support Officer.

Sunshine Coast Airport is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to encouraging diversity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace.

Sunshine Coast Airport thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. While we aim to respond to all applications, due to the volume received, only those selected for shortlisting will be contacted directly.