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
Toll Aviation is seeking an experienced and credible Vice President – Rotary Wing to lead our rotary wing operations supporting critical government and defence missions across Australia. This is a senior executive role for a leader who combines strong people leadership, deep client engagement capability, and technical aviation credibility within complex, highly regulated environments.
The Opportunity:
As Vice President – Rotary Wing, you will have overall accountability for the strategy, operational delivery, safety, and commercial performance of the rotary wing business, leading a workforce of approximately 200 aviation professionals.
You will serve as the CEO / Accountable Manager (AOC Post Holder) for rotary wing operations, providing executive oversight across flight operations, continuing airworthiness, safety, quality, and training alignment. You will work collaboratively with engineering, safety, quality, and training leaders to ensure robust aviation governance and sustainable performance.
A critical component of the role is senior client leadership. You will own and strengthen relationships with key government and defence customers, oversee major contracts, and ensure outcomes meet both contractual obligations and customer expectations.
Toll Aviation is seeking an experienced and credible Vice President – Rotary Wing to lead our rotary wing operations supporting critical government and defence missions across Australia. This is a senior executive role for a leader who combines strong people leadership, deep client engagement capability, and technical aviation credibility within complex, highly regulated environments.
The Opportunity:
As Vice President – Rotary Wing, you will have overall accountability for the strategy, operational delivery, safety, and commercial performance of the rotary wing business, leading a workforce of approximately 200 aviation professionals.
You will serve as the CEO / Accountable Manager (AOC Post Holder) for rotary wing operations, providing executive oversight across flight operations, continuing airworthiness, safety, quality, and training alignment. You will work collaboratively with engineering, safety, quality, and training leaders to ensure robust aviation governance and sustainable performance.
A critical component of the role is senior client leadership. You will own and strengthen relationships with key government and defence customers, oversee major contracts, and ensure outcomes meet both contractual obligations and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the rotary wing business strategy, balancing safety, performance, commercial outcomes, and growth.
- Act as CASA-approved AOC Post Holder / CEO / Accountable Manager for rotary wing operations.
- Inspire, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing leadership team.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with CASA and Toll Aviation governance frameworks.
- Oversee financial performance, budgeting, cost control, and contract delivery.
- Support and, where required, lead new contract mobilisations and implementations.
- Work with Business Development to identify and secure new rotary wing opportunities.
- Represent Toll Aviation with customers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
About You:
- Senior aviation leader with 10+ years’ experience in complex aviation operations.
- Eligible for CASA appointment as AOC Post Holder / CEO / Accountable Manager (CASR Part 119, 133 and/or 135).
- Proven experience managing major contracts and senior client relationships, ideally within government or defence environments.
- Strong, authentic people leader with sound judgement and the ability to make high‑consequence decisions.
- Commercially astute, strategic, and highly collaborative.
- Able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance and ASIC.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Why Join Toll Aviation?
- Lead a nationally significant rotary wing operation with real operational impact.
- Partner at executive level with key government and defence customers.
- Influence strategy, culture, and long-term growth of a complex aviation business.
- Join a values-driven organisation committed to safety, integrity, and performance.
Applications close internally Wednesday 15th April 2026 COB.
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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.
