Lead Supply Officer

Lead Supply Officer

• Broome
• Monday – Friday Roster - Residential in Broome
• Permanent Full Time

The Company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

PHI Aviation is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Lead Supply Officer to lead our high‑performing Supply Chain team in Broome, supporting one of the most dynamic and safety‑critical areas within the aviation sector.

Reporting to the Supply and Purchasing Manager, APAC, and working closely with the Broome Base Maintenance Manager, you'll be the on‑base focal point for all supply chain activities. You’ll lead day‑to‑day stores operations, support and guide Supply Officers, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.

In this hands‑on role, you will champion accuracy in inventory management, drive stocktake and reporting activities, support internal and external audits, and play an active role in base leadership forums. You’ll also lead training and induction for new team members, help coordinate procurement and logistics activities, and support broader projects and contract implementation at the base.

If you thrive in a dynamic operational environment, enjoy working collaboratively with all departments, and are passionate about delivering reliable supply chain support, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position and make a real impact.

This position is offered as a Monday to Friday position, residential in Broome, WA.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Base focal point for the control and administration of the store and supply activity.
• Assist Supply and Purchasing Manager with oversight and supervision of base Supply Officers.
• Play a pivotal role in the induction and training of new Supply Officers and ensure that that training material is kept up to date.
• Prioritise and delegate tasks to Supply Officers as required, ensuring that critical items are actioned as a matter of urgency.
• Act as Supply Chain focal point during all audits on base – Internal, CASA, Financial and Customer audits
• Actively participate in all base leadership meetings; ensuring that relevant messaging is further distributed to stores personnel. 
• Ensure Supply Officer recencies and rosters are always up to date in PHI’s recency software, Air Maestro.
• Extract all monthly reporting, distribute to appropriate representatives, and take ownership of actions at the base level.
• Oversee all supply tasks, ensuring that they are carried out competently and conscientiously, as directed and in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and PHI’s Logistics Manual, System of Maintenance and Maintenance Organisation Manuals.
• Drive the completion of all stocktake and cycle count activities and reporting in a timely manner, as directed.
• Ensure all parts movements in and out of the store are recorded in the inventory management system (RAMCO).
• Act as base focal point for other representatives in the Procurement team, including Purchasing, Logistics and Quality Control.
• The Lead Supply Officer will act as the Supply Chain focal point on base and primarily undertake the ancillary responsibilities listed, however they are still required to perform all standard Supply Officer duties as operational needs dictate.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Aviation experience desirable, will consider experience in logistics and procurement
• An ability to interpret technical data correctly and apply the information to satisfactorily complete purchasing and logistics tasks
• Relevant aircraft/product knowledge
• A sound understanding of conformity acceptance inspections and processes
• Experience using computerised inventory management systems

About you:

• An ability to interpret technical data correctly and apply the information to satisfactorily complete purchasing and logistics tasks
• Strong prioritization of tasks and understanding of risks to ensure effective sequence tasks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks without requiring direction.
• A strong work ethic where you are driven to do the best job possible.
• Demonstrated ability in the utilisation of Standard Operating Procedures and ability to demonstrate understanding of utilising these procedures in a high tempo coordination environment.
• Maintaining proper focus and discipline while conducting safety sensitive duties.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary, in line with your skills and experience. 
• Commitment to your ongoing development and growth, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring.
• Values led culture.
• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application.

PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

Applications close on Friday, 13 March 2026 PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.