• A 2-year fixed term, full-time opportunity to join the Airservices Australia Airspace Program as a Senior Engineering Specialist.
• Flexible working conditions available based in Melbourne or Brisbane
• Showcase your technical leadership and systems engineering expertise across national airspace management and operational network projects.

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 Senior Engineering Specialist (Airspace Platforms), you will lead the technical delivery of high-impact national projects, including the relocation of the Network Operations Management Centre (NOMC), and the rollout of the National Airspace Management Office (NAMO) and the Local and sub-Regional Airspace Management Support System (LARA). You’ll initially take on the role of Project Technical Lead (PTL) for NAMO, providing expert technical leadership and systems engineering oversight to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and successfully delivered. Reporting to the Program Manager, you’ll be responsible for the technical readiness of operational systems, offering strategic guidance and working closely with project teams to ensure smooth and successful implementation.

In addition, key role responsibilities include the following.

• Support the successful delivery of the LARA Airspace Management tool into the Australian Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment working closely with Defence.
• Support project technical components by implementing engineering processes, frameworks, policies and governance standards.
• Ensure the successful management of technical scope.
• Complete required cyber security assessments and documentation required under the Technology Management System (TMS).
• Provide technical engineering advice to support project decision making
• Oversee dependency identification, reporting and management
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to determine operational and technical requirements.
• Development of technical and operational project artefacts.

For further information, please view the Position Description via the below link. 

 PD_Airspace Platforms - Senior Engineering Specialist.pdf

The Person

As an experienced Senior Engineering Specialist (Airspace Platforms) you will bring a wealth of technical knowledge and experience to assist in the successful delivery of our projects. In addition, you will possess the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (e.g. RPEQ)
• Strong experience applying Systems Engineering practices across the SDLC
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation
• Proven stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Ability to work independently and lead within a dynamic team

Desirable:

• Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration
• Familiarity with ISM, DO-278A, and aviation safety systems
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (Parts 171 & 172)
• Experience supporting air traffic management systems, particularly in Airspace Management, Cyber Security, and System Integration

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian defence security clearance (AGSVA) at the level of Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance (NV1).

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before applications close Sunday 26 October 2025.

Should you require any further information please contact Alicia O'Rourke - Talent Acquisition Advisor at alicia.o'rourke@airservicesaustralia.com

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.