About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Senior Base Engineer (Deputy SBE) to support engineering leadership at our Mascot fixed-wing base. This is a critical leadership position that provides senior engineering oversight during the afternoon operational period, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of base maintenance activities.
Working closely with the Senior Base Engineer (SBE), the Deputy SBE plays a hands-on role in coordinating aircraft undergoing base maintenance, managing priorities, and providing real-time technical and operational leadership. The role ensures continuity of decision-making, reduces operational risk, and supports high-tempo maintenance operations aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of aircraft during base maintenance
• Manage maintenance workflow priorities to ensure efficient progression of work
• Support and participate in technical decision-making and defect triage
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams, planning, logistics, and support functions
• Ensure maintenance documentation and compliance requirements are met throughout the maintenance cycle
• Provide on-the-floor engineering leadership during the afternoon operational period
• Support effective handover and continuity of engineering oversight across shifts
• Mentor and supervise engineers, promoting quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Act as a senior engineering point of contact for operational and customer queries as required
About You
You are an experienced licensed aircraft maintenance engineer with a strong operational background and demonstrated leadership capability. You are confident in making technical decisions, comfortable operating in high-tempo environments, and committed to safety and compliance.
• Current aircraft maintenance licence and relevant type experience
• Significant experience in base maintenance operations
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of Australian aviation regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges
Why Join Us?
• Play a key leadership role during the most operationally critical part of the day
• Be part of a resilient and well-structured engineering leadership model
• Work within a collaborative, safety-focused aviation environment
• Remuneration positioned above LAME pay grades (Grade O5), reflecting leadership accountability
• Monday–Friday roster with no shift penalties
What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.
