• Friendly and collaborative work environment and team
• 12-month Fixed Term full time – salary range $95 - $100K + 14% super
• Canberra based with hybrid work options

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

Reporting to the Senior Policy Advisor, Government Relations in the Government Regulatory and International Engagement Group (Chief Customer and External Relations Officer) you will work collaboratively with staff across Airservices to assist with the management and coordination of activities across a range of functions.

With no two days the same, you will complete high quality research and analysis contributing to the team’s work through effective and highly polished organisation and communication skills. Your ability to provide specialist knowledge in the drafting of advice, briefs, submissions and correspondence while also providing research on matters relating to government policy and regulation is pivotal to your success.

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

 PD Government Relations Policy and Research Analyst .docx

The Person

Your significant relationships include the Office of the CEO; Portfolio Program Delivery; senior leaders, specialists, and executives as well as external stakeholders including but not limited to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts; Public Works Committee Secretariat; Rural and Regional Affairs Committee secretariat, Department of Finance; offices of Members of Parliament and Senators.

Therefore, the skills and competencies required include:

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, manage priorities and work independently.
• Experience working in or with a government department or a regulatory agency is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage high workloads, set priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively and flexible to changing circumstances and priorities
• Proven ability to establish strategic relationships to deliver outcomes
• Experience in working with different organisational cultures and in geographically dispersed programs.

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 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 Christine Collins, TA Partner at Christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online with a CV and Cover Letter before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 01 December 2024.