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The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available


The International Aviation, Technology and Services Division is responsible for providing policy, regulatory and program functions in support of the Government’s oversight of Australia’s aviation and airports sectors. The Division’s work includes international and domestic engagement, and involves working closely with portfolio agencies, airline and airport operators and other stakeholders on topics such as aviation safety, airspace and air traffic management, future technologies, and airport planning and development.


The Safety and Future Technology Branch is responsible for providing policy advice on flight and airspace issues; coordinating the Government’s response to emerging technologies such as drones; providing governance oversight of the aviation portfolio agencies; and providing the secretariat for a number of aviation advisory groups.


The Strategic Agency Governance and Engagement Section delivers strategic policy advice on aviation safety issues and undertakes oversight, governance and engagement activities in relation to aviation portfolio agencies: Airservices Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). As part of its oversight and governance role, the Section supports the Minister by ensuring the operations of these portfolio agencies align with the Government’s aviation policies and legislation, and meet the expectations of the aviation sector and the Australian community. The team also provides secretariat support for regular Deputy Secretary/CEO level leadership meetings and the Aviation Policy Group and Aviation Implementation Group meetings.


We are looking for a capable APS6 Policy/Governance Officer to join our Strategic Agency Governance and Engagement Section. The team works in a dynamic environment, engages regularly with counterparts in the aviation agencies and across the department, and provides advice to the Minister and Senior Executive on a variety of important issues relating to aviation safety.

Reporting to an experienced Assistant Director, and working within a supportive, collaborative and high-performance team, the successful candidates will have opportunities undertake key policy tasks such as ministerial submissions, correspondence, briefs and secretariat support. This role will also provide opportunities to work on governance tasks such as performance and financial reporting, board appointments and risk registers.

Key duties may include:

• Preparing strategic policy advice in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders for the operation of the three agencies Airservices Australia, CASA and ATSB, and provide ministerial, parliamentary and executive briefings, ministerial and cabinet submissions to secure government decisions to ensure successful outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and collaborating to develop strategic policy advice on aviation safety matters.
• Provide corporate governance oversight to the three agencies Airservices Australia, CASA and ATSB through the review of quarterly reports, annual reports, corporate plans, financial results, board appointments, board skills matrix, and ministerial statements of expectation.
• Providing strategic support for key senior executive meetings to support the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries attendance, including preparing agendas, briefs and meeting papers.
• Assisting in ad hoc tasks and requests as required from time to time.

Who are we looking for?


Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high profile and supportive environment, be able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines, have strong communication and strategic thinking skills, and be able to investigate issues, gather evidence and present ideas logically and coherently.

They will have effective written and verbal communication skills and experience (or ability to develop skills) preparing sound policy advice.

We are looking for a team member committed to contributing to a positive, values-driven team culture, with a willingness to continue to learn, develop and foster an environment for team members to do the same.

A sound understanding or experience in policy, governance and financial analysis is desirable, but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Achieve results and quality outcomes by showing initiative, working as part of a team delivering on competing priorities, including within tight timeframes;
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, delivering strategic advice and information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences;
• Collaborate effectively and maintain productive relationships, using your strong interpersonal skills to engage with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes;
• Think critically, by illustrating your capacity for sound judgement, initiative and evidence-based decision making; and
• Maintain drive and resilience, particularly when dealing with ambiguity and change and adapt to change and meet tight timeframes in a fast-paced and high-profile team.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Recruit Ability minimum requirements


Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Proven ability to achieve results and effectively coordinate work ensuring high quality and timely outcomes.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and provide robust advice and/or subject matter expertise.
• Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support ministerial and/or executive decision making.
• Demonstrated drive and resilience in the face of challenges, ambiguity and change.

Recruit Ability is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.


Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at Recruit Ability scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au).

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development and offer a range of further opportunities and benefits. This includes:

• Experience working on high-profile and interesting topics, and contributing to ensuring the safety of Australia’s aviation sector.
• Opportunities to build networks across the department and portfolio agencies.
• Capability development opportunities supported by mentoring, coaching and training.
• A positive, vibrant and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Eligibility requirements


Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

How to apply


Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Thursday 24 October 2024.


In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than two pages in length.

The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section. Please ensure your application outlines specific examples that demonstrate your capabilities and experience relevant to the role.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email Diversityand Inclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: Friday 11 October 2024
Applications close: Thursday 24 October 2024
Application shortlisting: 31 October 2024
Further assessments: 7 November 2024
Selection report finalised: 18 November 2024
Offers and announcements: 25 November 2024


The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

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