Full Time | Permanent
Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney | Hybrid Working

Summary

Support major transformation initiatives by developing robust cost estimates and commercial insights that inform enterprise investment and delivery decisions.

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. [EPMO - Estimator_AF | Word]

Our people are our greatest asset, working across diverse locations and disciplines to help keep Australia's skies among the safest in the world. Together, we connect people with their world safely while supporting economic growth, trade and tourism.

We foster a culture that is collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking. In return, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps shape the future of Australian aviation.

The Role & The Team

As an Estimator within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), you'll provide expert cost estimating support across a portfolio of complex programs and projects. You'll develop robust, transparent and defensible cost estimates that support business cases, investment decisions, budget planning and project delivery.

Working closely with project teams, technical specialists, finance, risk and scheduling stakeholders, you'll analyse project requirements, challenge assumptions, assess cost drivers and provide evidence-based cost advice that supports informed decision-making.

You'll join a newly established EPMO team that acts as a centre of excellence for project delivery, governance and portfolio management, supporting Airservices' enterprise transformation agenda.

For more information, you can find the position description here:

The Person

You are analytical, commercially minded and enjoy translating complex information into meaningful insights. You thrive in environments where attention to detail, professional judgement and stakeholder engagement are critical to organisational success.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in project estimating, cost engineering, project controls or a similar discipline within complex environments
• Strong analytical capability, including experience with cost modelling, spreadsheets and estimating tools
• Knowledge of estimating approaches such as bottom-up, parametric, analogous or three-point estimating
• Experience developing cost estimates to support business cases, investment decisions or project delivery
• Ability to analyse technical, commercial and project information to build robust cost models
• Experience partnering with stakeholders to validate assumptions and challenge cost drivers
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, finance, project management or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Why Join Airservices?

This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant transformation programs while helping shape investment and delivery decisions across the enterprise. You'll work with experienced project professionals and contribute to initiatives that support the future of Australia's aviation network.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident as an Airservices Background Check is required for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to meet Airservices security clearance requirements as part of the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 we serve.

We actively encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, and people from diverse cultural, gender and life experiences.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application online before the advertised closing date. Applications close 11th Oct 2026 11.55PM