• Contribute directly to aviation safety and national airspace protection  

• Supportive culture that values collaboration, innovation and growth 

• Fitness Passport, health cover discounts & salary packaging perks 

• Canberra or Brisbane based role  

• Offering remuneration: $111,962 - $132,02 + 14 % Super  

Summary 

Play a key role in managing aeronautical data, maintaining a central geospatial database, and assessing airport and external developments for aviation safety impacts.

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 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. This team 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 

As an AIS Specialist Data /Airport Development Protection you will play a key role in collecting, processing and validating aeronautical data and information, managing this data within a central aeronautical database and geospatial environment, and assessing airport related and external development proposals that may impact aviation safety or Airservices operations. 

Key responsibilities:  

Aeronautical Data & Information: 

•  Manage and deliver aeronautical data from internal, external and government sources 

• Maintain obstacle and airspace data within a GIS (Geographic Information System) environment 

• Assess and implement database and IAIP (Integrated Aeronautical Information Package) updates 

• Ensure compliance with ICAO, ISO, CASA and Airservices standards 

• Deliver data products in line with AIRAC and IAIP cycles 

 Airspace & Airport Development Protection: 

•  Coordinate assessments of airport related developments and tall structures 

• Prepare consolidated Airservices responses to development proposals 

• Support Airport Master Plan and Major Development Plan assessments 

• Engage with stakeholders to provide advice on processes, documentation and data requirements 

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

  AIS Specialist Data and Airspace Development Protection_PD.pdf

The Person 

You are a detail-oriented aviation professional who thrives in a highly regulated, safety critical environment and enjoys working with complex data, diverse stakeholders, and evolving operational requirements. You bring strong technical skills, sound aviation knowledge, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance. 

Essential skills and qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualification in aviation or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience  

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in an aviation or aeronautical information role  

• Strong understanding of aeronautical terminology (equivalent to CASA Basic Aeronautical Knowledge)  

• Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict regulatory deadlines  

• Strong written, verbal and numerical communication skills 

 Highly Desirable: 

• Working knowledge of PANSOPS 

• Knowledge or experience with CASR Parts 139, 173 and 175 

• Experience with ETL tools (e.g. FME) 

• Exposure to aerodrome safeguarding, obstacle management, or airspace protection 

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 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, Cortnie Taylor on cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com