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 and the Team

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business problems and opportunities, applying analytical techniques to define needs and inform executive decision-making. 
• Maintain a deep understanding of the current state of service delivery operations within Airservices, including existing technology profiles, staffing and operational risks and opportunities.  
• Define, evaluate and validate potential options (including as a result of cost increases), dependencies and strategic implications with key stakeholder, to address identified needs and risks, and communicate these through presentation of information and data to senior decision-makers. 

This is a senior leadership role and will be part of the Capital Portfolio Management team leadership group.

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

 Needs and Optioneering Advisor PD .pdf

The Person

A data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning complex information into clear, actionable insights you thrive in a collaborative environment.

With your ability to communicate with confidence and influence decisions at all levels you are seen as the “go to person”. Your ability to combine technical expertise with strategic thinking makes you a trusted advisor.

What You Will Bring

• 10 years + experience in strategic planning leading initiative development and contributing towards the creation and realisation of annual capital investment plans. 

• Financial acumen and experience in investment prioritisation.  

• Experience from ideation through to delivery to understand the nuances required to build robust Investment Cases.  

• Exposure to large infrastructure, technology and construction projects. 

Experience: 5 to 10+ years experience in investment management and/or service/operation planning and/or infrastructure project managements and/or infrastructure/service optioneering/value engineering.

Skills: Expertise in stakeholder management, optioneering/problem solving and strong communication. 

Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, IT/Information Management, and/or equivalent experience in ATC or major infrastructure.

Attributes: Analytical mindset, adaptability, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

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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