Chief Pilot - Aviation Command-NSW Police (Re-Post)

• Public Sector Senior Executive - Band 1

• Ongoing Full-Time

• Bankstown Aerodrome
  

About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role We have an opportunity for a Chief Pilot to be part of our Aviation Command, Police Transport and Public Safety Command. The purpose of the Chief Pilot is to ensure that the Aviation Command ‘air operations’ are conducted in compliance with the Civil Aviation Act 1988, the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, and Civil Aviation Orders. The Chief Pilot ensures the organisation can operate legally under an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) ensuring focus is on safe operations whilst achieving training and operational demands in a complex and high-risk environment. The Chief Pilot is key to ensuring the Aviation Command remains contemporary in its methodology and strategic in the planning for all operational assets and resources within the Command. The Aviation Command operates a fleet of eight modern well-maintained aircraft, five helicopters and three fixed wing aircraft consisting of three Bell 429s, two Bell 412 EPIs and three Cessna Grand Caravan EXs. The aircraft are specialist mission equipped and maintained by an inhouse CAR 30 organization, in a modern spacious hanger situated at Bankstown Airport. The Aviation Command is the primary response agency for Law Enforcement, and Search and Rescue within NSW. Our operations range from proactive patrol work to high-risk rescue missions, and Counter Terrorism operations for the state. We engage with and provide support to other specialist units within the NSW Police Force including Police Rescue, Marine Area Command, Tactical Operations Group, and the State Crime Command to name a few and maintains strong working relationships with many government agencies. The Aviation Command’s HOFO manages a flexible 38-hour week roster of 15 pilots providing support to the Commands CEO (Superintendent) generally working weekdays during business hours in our new state of the art command facility at Bankstown Airport. The Chief Pilot position is contracted for 35 hours per week with the requirement to occasionally work at night or on weekends based on operational policing demands. The HOFO is responsible for all aviation training deliveries, operational procedures and maintaining a strong relationship with CASA. If you have a strong sense of civic duty and have the experience and skills to be the NSWPF’s Chief Pilot, then this position will prove most satisfying. The successful applicant must:

• Reside within 100kms from the Aviation Command, Bankstown

• Hold Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR)

• Hold Night Vision Imagery Systems (NVIS)

• Hold Instrument Flight Rating (IFR)

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role), click here to view the role description. What we can offer you At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;

• flexible work options;

• opportunity to purchase leave;

• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport; and

• free annual influenza vaccination.

How to Apply Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website. To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role. Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview. You must also address each of the following Target Questions (300 word limit per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document. Target Question 1: The Chief Pilot, Aviation Command, must have a strong working knowledge of CASA regulations and how those regulations are integrated into the Command’s SOPs. Provide an example of when you have dealt with a conflicting interpretation of regulations and how that impacted on operations? How did you manage this process? What was the outcome? Target Question 2: The NSWPF Aviation Command operates a fleet of Rotary and Fixed Wing aircraft, providing Law Enforcement and SAR aviation support for the organisation and community. As the Chief Pilot you would be working in a para-military command structure, what skills and experience do you bring to strengthen the role? How do you envisage to enhance the Command’s performance and capability to ensure superior service delivery? Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process. If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Hains via (02) 9727 1607. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;

• a permanent resident of Australia; or

• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the HR Diversity team by email at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.