Job Description

Woods & Co have partnered with a global leader in airline and airport catering services, on a high-impact mission to strengthen the operational resilience of its aviation operations across Australia. This is a critical role ensuring emergency response and business continuity capabilities are robust across nine strategic airport sites, safeguarding the smooth delivery of services to airlines and passengers nationwide.

We are seeking a decisive, operationally minded Emergency Response Officer with aviation experience, ready to protect and enhance vital airport operations. Based in Melbourne, Sydney OR Brisbane, you will work closely with internal teams, airport authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and operational excellence across Australia’s major airports.

What's in it for you?

• 6-month fixed-term contract with January 2026 Start
• Regular domestic travel across Australia to high-profile sites
• Opportunity to contribute to a major global leader in aviation and airport catering
• Influence operational resilience across multiple strategic locations for a Global Business

What you'll do?

• Review and analyse existing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) in line with recent operational disruptions or weather events.
• Conduct port-specific risk assessments across major Australianports, developing site-specific BCPs with clear operational constraints.
• Develop and maintain continuity plans for each port, including holding locations and alternative operational facilities.
• Test and simulate BCPs through realistic scenario exercises, evaluate performance, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including training materials, reports, and emergency response plans.
• Provide updates and recommendations to key business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all government-mandated safety, security, and emergency regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs aligned with business continuity and emergency response frameworks.

• Proven experience in Business Continuity Planning, manage multi-site projects
• Background aviation or emergency services is highly preferred
• Technical skills in: Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment and Plan Development
• Bachelor's Degree in CBCP, MBCP or CBCI (highly desirable)
• Availability to travel interstate across 6-month contract
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are and to learn more about the position please call Phoebe Ditchburn on 0483 988 071 or email pditchburn@woodsco.com.au

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.