Summary:

Are you passionate about aviation safety and skilled at creating impactful communications focusing on external audiences? Join Airservices Australia and play a vital role in promoting safety across the aviation industry.

In this hands-on role, you will excel in developing, managing and executing a promotion, education and awareness strategy that engages key parts of the aviation sector in Australia.

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. Our team is secure the safety of Australia’s skies..

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 safe, respectful, and high performing.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, have 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 and the Team

As Safety Communications Specialist, you will lead the development and delivery of safety promotion, education, and awareness programs targeted at Airservices’ customers, industry partners, and others within aviation. This is a job share position, focusing on external audiences, while your counterpart (0.4 FTE) manages internal safety communications.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Safety, Service Delivery, Customer Engagement, and Communications teams, as well as external stakeholders like the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Together, you’ll design and execute initiatives that strengthen safety culture and outcomes across the aviation sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a safety promotion, education, and awareness strategy for customers.
• Work collaboratively with our safety specialists and communications teams to deliver relevant and timely information to your key audiences.
• Design and deliver engaging campaigns and content across multiple platforms.
• Maintain safety materials on the Airservices corporate website.
• Coordinate safety-related forums and events.
• Measure and report on campaign performance and impact.
• Collaborate with CASA and other agencies to maximise reach and effectiveness.
• Mentor colleagues contributing to industry safety engagement.

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

 PD - Safety Communications Specialist 2025.docx

The Person

You are a creative communicator and strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about aviation safety. You bring energy, adaptability, and confidence to every interaction, and you’re comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies that engage and grow audiences.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and milestones.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation capability.
• Ability to build strong relationships and networks internally and externally.
• Skilled at influencing and gaining commitment from senior stakeholders.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach with a willingness to step in and get things done.

If you are comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities while maintaining your attention to detail and ability to prioritise, apply today.

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 Talent Acquisition Partner – Christine Collins via email at christinecollins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close Wednesday 17 December 2025 12 noon (AEST)