• A 2-year fixed term full time position for an experienced Senior Engineering Specialist (Aerodrome) to join the Airservices Australia Airspace Program.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Brisbane based.
• Showcase your engineering project technical expertise on Aerodrome matters.

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 the Aerodrome Senior Engineering Specialist, the successful applicant will support the

• operation and maintenance of assets that are critical to the delivery of Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) to industry.
• successful delivery of the Aerodrome tower systems and the integration of such systems with Very High Frequency (VHF) Automatic Dependent Broadcast System (ADS-B); ADIN Networks being delivered by the Enterprise Network Modernisation Program (ENMP).
• technical components of the project by implementing the appropriate Airservices engineering processes, frameworks and policies and governance standards to ensure the successful management of technical scope.

This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to enhancing safety and service delivery to the aviation industry. You will initially be working as the overarching Ballina (NSW) Enhanced Services Program - Project Technical Lead (PTL) in conjunction with the Enterprise Network Modernisation Program PTL. PTL is a key role within any program and provides technical leadership and system engineering oversight to ensure that Airservices requirements are defined and met. Work on other aerodrome solutions may be included in future.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing technical and operational guidance and direction to support the project team.
• the technical readiness of operational systems.
• providing advice to support project decision making.
• dependency identification, reporting, and management.
• stakeholder engagement to determine operational and technical requirements.
• the development of technical and operational project artefacts.
• a clear understanding of processes and procedures to support planning and estimating other requirements as defined by the Enterprise Asset Management Framework (EAMF), Technical Management System (TMS) and Safety Management System (SMS).

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

 PD_Ballina Senior Engineering Specialist - 36276 (1).pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Completed a tertiary qualification in Engineering and be eligible for Registration as a Professional Engineer in relevant area of engineering in accordance with relevant legislation e.g. Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Significant experience with the application of Systems Engineering processes to unique and complex systems across multiple industries.
• Experience with engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated values-based behaviours, and ability to support organisational capability and culture.
• Excellent oral and communications skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Previous experience with the application of aviation Safety Management Systems (desirable).
• Sound understanding of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 171 and Part 172 (desirable).

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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a nationally coordinated criminal history check.

Should you require any further information please contact Greg Kroll, Talent Acquisition Advisor at greg.kroll@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online via the “apply link” attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to this role.

Applications close Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 5.00 pm AEST.

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