• Design & review critical flight paths under CASA Part 173 regulations 

• Contribute to aviation safety across 11% of world’s airspace 

• Permanent position - Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane locations available  

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 firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.  

Our dynamic and diverse teams operate from locations across the country from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. We 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.  

We’re shaping a once-in-a-century step-change. Given the emergence of new airspace users, new aerodromes, and a range of new crewed and uncrewed aircraft, we are working closely with our customers and the community, as we adapt our service offerings to cater to these new and diverse aviation participants, ensuring we continue to keep our skies safe while balancing our environmental and social responsibilities.   

We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service- first mindset and embrace a challenge or two… to explore a career with Airservices.   

Why Airservices?  We offer excellent opportunities, ongoing training throughout your career, and exceptional benefits.  You will collaborate with a diverse group of people while doing meaningful work that benefits the Australian community and visitors.     

The Role & The Team 

As an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Designer at Airservices Australia, you’ll play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining flight procedures that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible aviation operations under Part 173 services. 

Your work will be guided by ICAO, CASA, and Airservices technical and safety standards, contributing directly to a high-performing, regulated environment that upholds our strong record in safety, environmental management, risk, and compliance. 

You’ll be part of a high performing, collaborative and accountable Airspace & Flight Path Design team, where precision and operational excellence matter. 

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

 IFP Designer PD

The Person 

• Strong preferences for qualifications in ICAO PANS-OPS Doc 8168 & Doc 9905 and experience in Instrument Flight Procedure Design  

• Demonstrated ability to deliver work on time with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a dynamic environment which often experiences tight deadlines and prioritisation of conflicts  

• Exceptional written communication skills – able to draft clear, concise, and professional correspondence, reports, and documentation tailored to diverse stakeholders across the business. 

• Strong numerical and analytical capability – comfortable interpreting data, performing calculations, and identifying discrepancies with accuracy and confidence. 

• High attention to detail – consistently delivers accurate work, maintains data integrity, and ensures compliance with processes and policies, even in high-volume or fast-paced environments. 

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. 

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