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

Airservices and the aviation industry are going through major changes, with our systems and services set to transform over the next 5 to 10 years. Under a new operating model in the Chief Operating Officer group, the EPMO supports delivery across transformation programs by providing key services like frameworks, assurance, reporting, and specialist advice. Within the EPMO, the project control stream focuses on delivering control and assurance functions, including scheduling, estimating, quality management, and risk advisory.

As a Senior Risk Management Advisor, you will work in a small team to support major capability, technology and infrastructure programs and projects across Airservices. You will help identify and manage risks, provide advice, and support better decisions by following clear frameworks. Working across different teams, you will also help improve how risk is managed and support a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and support effective risk management by identifying, analysing, and reviewing risks with key stakeholders, ensuring up-to-date registers and strong controls.
• Support the generation and delivery of succinct and insightful risk management reports for Airservices Transformation projects, programs and portfolios, including through presentations, to inform executive level decision making.
• Support the development and rollout of the Risk Management Framework and help build risk capability across transformation programs through training and guidance.

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

 EPMO Senior Risk Advisor.pdf

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 31000 Risk Management principles, processes, and application in project (cost, schedule & budget), operational and technical risk. Relevant qualification would be viewed favourably.
• Proven experience in analysing complex project risks, delivering clear, insightful reports, and implementing risk processes to monitor control effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels.
• Proven ability to lead risk management workshops with senior project and program managers, effectively engaging stakeholders to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in coaching and training teams on risk management concepts and their application.

 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 as an Australian AGSVA 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 Neethu Stephen – Talent Advisor via email – neethuanna.stephen@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Monday 12^th May 2025