Summary

This pivotal role will see you ensuring clear linkages with the “right spend on the right things at the right time” and that line-of-sight exists between business needs, strategic objectives, and investment priorities.   

Your singular, accurate, and up-to-date view of the enterprise capital pipeline is paramount in the overall delivery and your drive, passion for capital portfolio management and strong stakeholder engagement is reflected in executive endorsement.

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.

Our Leaders

Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely.

An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability.

The Role & The Team

The role will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your ability to lead, mentor and develop two direct reports ensuring team engagement, development, and performance objectives are achieved.

Key relationships include but are not limited to the Head of Capital Portfolio Management, CFO Group and Corporate Finance, Service Delivery and Asset Management leaders, Executive and Capital Investment Committee, Project Managers and Portfolio Leads.  Your proven ability to lead through influence, shaping strategic outcomes without direct authority is a strength and your empathy and leadership is a given.

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

 PD - Needs and Pipeline Lead.pdf

The Person

• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and overcoming obstacles.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to produce quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven strategic foresight and systems thinking to anticipate future needs and guide long-term investment planning.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business and/or Accounting or experience in related field (Aviation).
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning leading initiative development and contributing towards the creation and realisation of annual capital investment plans.
• Demonstrated experience in asset or service planning, investment pipeline management, or large-scale capital portfolio coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across executive and technical audiences.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including development of executive papers and reports.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

 Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance 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 Christine Collins TA Partner at Christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application including a Cover Letter and CV online before Applications close 12noon (AEST) Friday 21 November 2025.

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