The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

 As an Airspace Design Specialist within the Airspace Program, you will be responsible for the leadership, management and design of airspace and air route design solutions which meet the needs of proponents and stakeholders. An Airspace Design Specialist is required to design and deliver solutions for major airport infrastructure projects around Australia, and implement safe, efficient, and environmentally considerate flight path design solutions to Australian aviation.

The role will consist of (but is not limited to) the following duties:

• Identify and define initiatives to drive benefits in the Australian airspace landscape.
• Effectively plan, manage, and deliver airspace design project activities to achieve the required outcome within project time, cost, scope, and quality expectations.
• Advise stakeholders on optimal airspace and flight path design solutions with consideration to ICAO manuals and guidelines
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of project information as required to deliver airspace design changes and support the Airspace Program in all broader activities.
• Lead a collaborative delivery approach of all airspace design changes with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate communication and organisational change management is in place when required.
• Liaise with and support proponents on matters concerning the development, revision and accuracy or withdrawal of operational procedures, inter-related documentation & and matters affecting airspace and air routes.
• Develop and maintain a highly effective working relationship within the Airspace Program and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure open and transparent communication and resolution of project, program and change related issues
• Guide, coach and positively influence all transactional activities.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 Airspace Design Specialist PD.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated ATC expertise in the Terminal or Enroute environment, or ICAO qualifications and experience in Instrument Flight Procedure Design.
• Operation of technical design software and Office applications for development and sharing of design outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present innovative solutions and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships to facilitate partnerships and cooperation.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver on impromptu tasks and fulfil desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyse diverse and dynamic information, drawing from experience to ensure benefit realisation within Airservices and to its customers.
• Strong written skills with a proven track record of effectively and concisely communicating complex technical and operational concepts to all levels of the organisation.
• Strong numerical skills able to be applied to aircraft performance and geographical design.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver work on time in an environment where workload peaks and troughs are commonplace. 

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Justin Reddiex at justin.reddiex@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 19^th May 2024

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