• Unique role in shaping aviation’s future through policy and reform
• Serve as a trusted advisor, leading strategic engagement with government stakeholders
• Canberra Based – flexible working

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.

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

• Join Airservices in a pivotal role driving strategic government and regulatory engagement to shape aviation policy and reform. As a trusted advisor, you will navigate complex government processes, foster high-level relationships, and lead initiatives that align with Airservices’ strategic direction. You will coordinate policy and legislative advice, engage with federal, state, and local representatives, and manage key relationships with Members of Parliament, ministerial advisers and departmental officials. This is a unique opportunity to influence policy, drive regulatory reform, and support corporate objectives while collaborating with senior leaders to shape the future of aviation in Australia.
• Lead Airservices Senate Estimates coordination and associated preparations including executive briefings and development of Question on Notice responses.
• Analyse and understand the political environment and strategically/tactically advise on and take action to manage the potential impact Airservices business, including influencing government policy.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive on complex policy and regulatory issues
• Position Airservices as a trusted advisor to influence government policy, programs and regulatory reforms to support our strategy, build our brand and shape the aviation ecosystem.
• Champion Airservices’ values, build strategic government relationships, shape regulatory reforms, align leadership efforts, and ensure clear, outcome-focused communication.
• Proactively build relationships and engage directly with senior government stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, ministerial advisers and departmental officials.

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

 PD - Senior Policy Advisor Government Relations (March 2025).docx

The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Proven experience in leading strategic engagement with government stakeholders or clients, with strong relationship-building skills at executive and senior levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to develop high-quality briefing materials.
• Strong knowledge of government processes, including Cabinet and Budget, and how to influence outcomes within this environment.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, with a track record of building and maintaining relationships at executive and senior leadership levels.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to foster collaboration and consensus in advancing aviation-related government objectives.
• Desirable knowledge of Airservices, the aviation industry, and its regulatory and stakeholder environment.

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 Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Christine Collins on Christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Wednesday 9 April 2025.