• Shape, refine and apply project and program assurance strategies
• Full time, Permanent role, hybrid working arrangements
• Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra location

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 are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

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 a Project and Program Assurance Specialist, you’ll help define project and program assurance strategies and then lead a range of activities such as: project performance monitoring; health checks and deep dives; and stage gate reviews.

Through its assurance related responsibilities, this role will help refresh and reinforce Portfolio, Program and Project methodologies, ensuring a successful transition from existing processes into the new operating environment with continued alignment to organisational frameworks and regulatory requirements. You will lead root cause analysis to identify challenges and improve off-track projects and programs. Your contributions will make a significant impact on refining processes and ensuring ongoing project success and continuous improvement.

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

 Project and Program Assurance Specialist .docx

The Person

• A degree level qualification in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) experience supporting a complex delivery environment including systems engineering, technology and infrastructure project and programs.
• Extensive experience in project and program assurance, independent review and internal audit.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of various project and program frameworks and methodologies, such as PMBoK, Agile PM, MSP.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and processes (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, VMS, BPMN2 etc.) and how they can be applied to deliver improved project performance and quality outcomes desirable.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to build relationships and effectively influence a range of internal and external stakeholders.

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 Neethu Anna Stephen on neethuanna.stephen@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 16 March 2025