Expressions of Interest- Touring Aircrew Officer in Melbourne

Location: AU

Onsite or Hybrid: Full-time touring opportunity

HEMS & Search and Rescue

Multiple locations

Take your Aircrew Officer career further. Looking for greater variety, operational challenge and the opportunity to make a genuine difference? We are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Aircrew Officers to join our touring workforce, supporting Babcock's Aviation & Critical Services operations across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

As a Touring Aircrew Officer, you'll work alongside highly skilled aviation and medical professionals in a dynamic, high-performance environment. Operating across multiple bases and mission profiles, you'll bring your experience, adaptability and sound judgement to helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) and Search and Rescue operations where teamwork, readiness and professionalism matter.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to combine the flexibility and variety of a touring lifestyle with meaningful work that contributes directly to the safety and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

What you'll do

• Conducting safe flight operations in accordance with CASA requirements, contractual obligations and Babcock policies and procedures
• Conducting HEMS and Search and Rescue operations
• Operating rescue hoist systems and associated mission equipment in accordance with the Babcock Exposition
• Performing Front Left Seat (FLS) duties by day and utilising Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)
• Providing accurate visual observations and flight-relevant information to the Pilot, including clearances, personnel movements and flight safety information
• Supporting Medical Transport Specialists in the delivery of critical interventions within your scope of practice, training and contractual requirements
• Maintaining the continuous operational readiness of aircraft role equipment
• Employing, installing and checking mission-specific role equipment
• Completing aircraft pre-flight preparation, post-flight activities and required documentation
• Identifying and promptly reporting operational or maintenance deficiencies
• Ensuring the safe configuration and security of the aircraft cabin and equipment
• Maintaining all required recencies, currencies and proficiency checks, including participation in associated training activities
• Undertaking other operational duties as directed by the Deputy Chief Aircrew Officer or Chief Aircrew Officer.

About you

You are an experienced aviation professional who performs at your best in demanding operational environments. You are adaptable, safety-focused and comfortable integrating quickly into established teams across different locations. Just as importantly, you bring a professional attitude, sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards.

To be considered, you will have:

• A minimum of 500 hours' experience as an Aircrew Officer
• Rescue hoist operator endorsement held for more than 12 months, supported by appropriate operational experience, or an equivalent military endorsement
• NVIS endorsement and operational experience
• A minimum of 150 hours' EMS experience
• Current HUET with EBS
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy (HLTAID015)
• A current CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate
• Certificate IV in Aviation AVI40116 (Aircrewman), AVI40119 (Aircrew Officer), or Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (AVI40225)
• Strong self-management skills and the initiative to operate effectively in a touring environment
• A collaborative, professional approach and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia. Preference will be given to QLD based applicants.

Highly regarded

We would also welcome candidates with Bell 412 experience.

Why Babcock?

At Babcock, you'll be part of a team delivering critical aviation services where the work you do has real purpose. We offer:

• Purpose-driven work supporting critical aviation services and the communities that rely on them
• Operational variety, with the opportunity to work across multiple bases, teams and mission profiles
• A supportive, safety-focused and professional environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to pursue career development and internal progression
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation, aircrew and medical professionals
• A workplace that values safety, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to be part of something BIG.

Ready for your next challenge?

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

What sets us apart at Babcock? Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career; We promote and foster training and internal career development; Central to Babcock's core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity; The opportunity to be a part of something BIG!

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. To comply with public health orders or our customer requirements, some roles within the business will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to gain access to sites. Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.

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