Who is Alliance Airlines?Alliance is Australasia's leading aviation provider, serving mining, energy, and government sectors with over 1,500 staff. Unique in owning its entire fleet, including 37 Fokker 70/100 and 44 Embraer E190 aircraft, Alliance holds top industry certifications like IATA's IOSA and the "BARS Gold" status. With operational bases across Australia, this locally owned company delivers world-class performance, setting the gold standard in safety and reliability.What's the role on offer?Based onsite at the Brisbane Airport, this role involves managing all third-party Ground Handlers, Cargo, and Service Providers while leading the Alliance Ground Operations team. You’ll ensure safety, compliance, cost control, and operational performance are met across the network. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead and manage a fully outsourced Ground Handling model, building strong relationships with third-party suppliers.Negotiate commercial terms and assist in developing Ground Handling Agreements and SLAs.Develop, maintain, and deliver Ground Operations policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.Coordinate and oversee Operational GSE provisioning and service provider management.Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings through process enhancements and system upgrades.Ensure adherence to safety, security, and regulatory compliance across all Ground Operations activities.What’s in it for me?Novated Leasing for Employees – This enables you to bundle all your car running costs into one regular ongoing tax effective payment! Get more money in your back pocket!Salary Packaging – Another option to get more money into your back pocket!Discounted Qantas Club memberships!Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!Discounted Hotels, Tours and Cruises - Qualify for discounts on just about every type of vacation you can imagine!Who we are looking for:Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in Ground Operations and a proven track record of driving change and continuous improvement. You will be skilled in managing complex operations and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Your qualifications and experience will include:A degree-level education or equivalent business experience.Extensive expertise in Ground Operations, Ground Handling, and Cargo Operations.Proven experience leading and implementing significant change in a Ground Operations environment.Strong contract negotiation skills and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., MOS139).Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Does this sound like you?If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Ash will speak to you shortly.At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.  AUD Brisbane Airport 4008

National Manager Ground Operations

  • Lead and shape Ground Operations for a dynamic airline.
  • Drive change and continuous improvement across operations.
  • Work with a highly skilled team to achieve operational excellence.

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance is Australasia's leading aviation provider, serving mining, energy, and government sectors with over 1,500 staff. Unique in owning its entire fleet, including 37 Fokker 70/100 and 44 Embraer E190 aircraft, Alliance holds top industry certifications like IATA's IOSA and the "BARS Gold" status. With operational bases across Australia, this locally owned company delivers world-class performance, setting the gold standard in safety and reliability.

What's the role on offer?

Based onsite at the Brisbane Airport, this role involves managing all third-party Ground Handlers, Cargo, and Service Providers while leading the Alliance Ground Operations team. You’ll ensure safety, compliance, cost control, and operational performance are met across the network. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead and manage a fully outsourced Ground Handling model, building strong relationships with third-party suppliers.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and assist in developing Ground Handling Agreements and SLAs.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver Ground Operations policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Coordinate and oversee Operational GSE provisioning and service provider management.
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings through process enhancements and system upgrades.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, security, and regulatory compliance across all Ground Operations activities.

What’s in it for me?

  • Novated Leasing for Employees – This enables you to bundle all your car running costs into one regular ongoing tax effective payment! Get more money in your back pocket!
  • Salary Packaging – Another option to get more money into your back pocket!
  • Discounted Qantas Club memberships!
  • Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!
  • Discounted Hotels, Tours and Cruises - Qualify for discounts on just about every type of vacation you can imagine!

Who we are looking for:

Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in Ground Operations and a proven track record of driving change and continuous improvement. You will be skilled in managing complex operations and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Your qualifications and experience will include:

  • A degree-level education or equivalent business experience.
  • Extensive expertise in Ground Operations, Ground Handling, and Cargo Operations.
  • Proven experience leading and implementing significant change in a Ground Operations environment.
  • Strong contract negotiation skills and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., MOS139).
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Does this sound like you?

If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Ash will speak to you shortly.

At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.

 

  • Posted Date 13 Dec 2024
  • Location Brisbane Airport
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type
  • Salary Competitive salary plus super