Projects & Operations Coordinator
Location: Tamworth, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Deliver impactful airside and landside infrastructure projects at a regional airport
- Play a key role in maintaining aviation safety, compliance and operational excellence
- Work across diverse projects within a dynamic and highly regulated environment
COULD THIS BE YOU?
To be successful in this role you will bring strong project management capability, a safety-first mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders in a complex operational environment.
The Projects & Operations Coordinator is responsible for:
- Provide specialist technical project assistance for the delivery of airside and landside infrastructure projects across Tamworth Regional Airport and International Flight Training Tamworth;
- Ensure airside and landside projects are delivered within safety, environmental, quality, time, cost and service level objectives;
- Ensure airside projects are delivered in compliance with associated aeronautical regulators in close conjunction with the Airport Technical Officer and key stakeholders;
- Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of clear and comprehensive project plans, specifications, tenders, contracts and other documentation necessary for delivery of infrastructure projects;
- Prepare contract documentation, supervise and administer infrastructure contract for all airside and landside projects;
- Maintain the operational safety of the aerodrome, ensuring compliance with the relevant acts and regulations including the Work Health and Safety Act to ensure the maintenance of a safe public environment;
- Support operations of the airport security system including passenger and checked baggage screening and ensure that the screening contractor complies with the relevant acts and regulations; and
- Maintain the integrity of Tamworth Regional Airport assets.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
- NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
- Certificate IV in Project Management, Business, Leadership & Management or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in project, facilities or asset management (ideally within aviation or similar industry)
- Strong knowledge of safety, compliance and regulatory environments
- Well-developed communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in incident and emergency management procedures
- Ability to obtain an Australian Security Identification Card
INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dean Taylor, Manager Aviation Precinct Operations, on 0429 192 825.
Salary range: Grade 17 - 19 – $98,142.68 to $121,200.39 per annum iplus 12% superannuation and leaseback vehicle* for a 35-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
*It should be noted that an employee salary contribution is required for this motor vehicle.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 1 May 2026
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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.
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