Aviation Business Manager
Exceptional opportunity to drive key business projects & strategic operational planning across Aviation at RFDS!
Classifications
* Transport / Logistics / Drivers
* Aviation
* Permanent / Full Time
Key points
* Support our fast-paced, high-performing Aviation Leaders
* Opportunity to develop meaningful change
* Purpose-driven business with an iconic history
Description
The Aviation Business Manager supports the General Managers of Aviation and the Leadership team with strategic and operational planning and decision-making. This role also contributes to business improvement initiatives through evidence-based research, analysis, and contemporary business advice. You will have the ability to influence and guide leaders and be comfortable working in a role that blends strategy with operational delivery and flexing between the two as the business requires.
Key accountabilities include:
* Develop annual operational and capex budgets for the aviation cohort
* Ongoing monitoring of the budget and management of expenditures including pilot staffing
* Develop and produce business performance reports
* Develop business cases with input from the General Managers of Aviation
* Plan, minute and facilitate action items that arise from Aviation Team meetings.
* Act as a key executive-level contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Aviation General Managers
* Develop, implement, and evaluate business practices, systems, and procedures within aviation
* Take an active role in project management and the monitoring of outcomes across major projects, and initiatives
Who are we looking for?
You will have proven project management experience, as well as budgeting and finance experience, ideally within aviation or related industry sector. You will be confident in your relationship-building skills, and proactive with business and process improvements.
You will demonstrate:
* Formal qualification in Business Management, Project Management, or Commerce or a related field
* Knowledge of, and experience in, financial planning and management (including budget preparation and management)
* Experience in developing and implementing organisational strategies to enhance operational performance
* High-level communications skills, with demonstrated capability to effectively interact with executive leaders across the organisation and external stakeholders
* Superior level of written communication including correspondence, report writing and presentation drafting
* Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques
* High-level project management skills with an ability to apply these skills to deliver outputs and business benefits.
* Highly developed organisational and time management skills; high level of initiative and problem-solving
Why Join the RFDS (Queensland Section)
At RFDS (Queensland Section), we are deeply committed to positively impacting those who reside, work, and commute in remote, rural, and regional areas of Queensland. As an RFDS team member, you will take pride in knowing that your hard work is instrumental in supporting our operational, corporate and support services teams. By joining the RFDS, you will:
* Attractive remuneration package up to $110K + Super
* Have access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
* Receive Flexible working arrangements and free parking when you do come to the office
* Work with a collaborative and supportive team who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
* Access our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
* Receive private health insurance discounts
* Have novated leasing options available
* Access a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
* The opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
About RFDS (Queensland Section)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians annually, that’s one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.