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Program Manager

Apply now Job no: 502509
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: VIC, QLD
Categories: Technology

  • Bring your Strategic, people led program leadership expertise 

  • Two positions available on 24month fixed term contracts  - Enabling & Operational Technology 

  • Melbourne or Brisbane preferred (other major locations considered) 

  • Hybrid work model, health cover discounts & salary packaging perks 

  • Remuneration offering $252,500 - $280,500 Inclusive Super 

 

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. 

The Role & The Team 

We are seeking two Program Managers to lead the Enabling Technology and Operational Technology sub portfolios within the Technology Service Delivery (TSD) portfolio.  

Reporting to Head of Transformation – Technology Service Delivery, you will oversee a blend of major programs and sustainment activities, providing strategic leadership, handson delivery support and strong governance. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will prioritise work, manage pipeline demands, develop capability and ensure disciplined program execution.  

The team operates in a fast paced, mission critical environment where collaboration and people centred leadership are key. The work directly supports national aviation safety and critical infrastructure resilience.  

The programs you will have carriage of include, but are not limited to: 

Enabling Technology  

Lead multiple enabling network and software projects and oversee governance of technology sustainment. Ideal for someone with strong software focused program discipline and a solid understanding of enterprise critical technology infrastructure.  

Operational Technology  

Lead projects across regulated aviation and aerodrome systems. Experience in highly regulated operational technology and systems engineering will be highly regarded.  

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

The Person 

You are a strategic, people focused Program Manager who brings structure, governance and delivery discipline — with the ability to get hands-on when required. You build trust quickly and influence effectively across technical and nontechnical environments.  

The successful applicant will have:  

  • Demonstrated success leading large, complex programs in mission critical or regulated environments  

  • Experience across software, telecoms, cyber, critical infrastructure or operational technology  

  • Strong people leadership with a focus on performance and collaboration  

  • Proven governance, risk, planning and benefits management capability  

  • Ability to manage diverse portfolios and program pipelines  

  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex organisations  

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. 

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. 

Security Clearance  

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC 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. The ability to obtain a National Security Clearance via the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency may be required in the future.  

Should you require any further information please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Cortnie Taylor on cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com   

How to Apply 

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 1 March 2026.  

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