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Aviation Systems Advisor
Emergency Services Complex, Kedron. This position will move to the new Aeromedical Hub Precinct at Brisbane Airport late 2027
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Retrieval Services Queensland. The purpose of this role is to provide operational advice to Clinical and Operational teams within Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) using contracted statewide aeromedical aviation services. The role will support planning and assessment of fixed and rotary-wing operational readiness, aviation governance, capability development, and operational integration. The role provides operational aviation advice to support safe, effective, and efficient aeromedical service delivery across Queensland, and will assist with aviation operational planning and issues management, workforce capability development and education, readiness assurance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous service improvement.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Aviation |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QAS695579 |
| Closing date | 09-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Donna McLean |
| Contact details | 0437 544 542 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety policies, and organisational procedures to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- Provide aviation operational support for statewide aeromedical capability across fixed and rotary-wing services.
- Develop, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, implement and maintain aviation operational frameworks and safety governance processes, readiness standards, and operational procedures.
- Identify, develop and coordinate aviation operational preparedness activities, including statewide disaster and emergency management planning.
- Provide advice regarding aviation operations, safety, operational readiness, human factors, and aviation capability integration.
- Coordinate operational workforce capability initiatives, including aviation training and professional development programs for RSQ operational personnel.
- Develop, in collaboration with relevant subject matter experts, and deliver aviation education resources, decision-support tools, and operational learning packages to support workforce capability uplift.
- Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across aeromedical operations.
- Support operational reporting and asset availability oversight.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Queensland Health, QAS, contracted providers, emergency services, and other key stakeholders.
- Promote a positive safety culture consistent with aviation human factors principles, safety management systems, and contemporary operational governance practices.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Experience in aviation operations, ideally with EMS, SAR experience.
- Strong knowledge of aviation operational readiness, safety governance, and aviation risk management principles.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse operational information and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, analysing, and resolving operational problems.
- Proven ability to develop and provide operational education and professional development initiatives.
- Experience providing instruction in aviation human factors or demonstrated knowledge of human factors relevant to aviation operations.
The highly desirable requirements for this role are:
- Knowledge of aeromedical aviation services.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing & development
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Documents
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