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Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

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 Domestic Aviation and Reform (DAR) Division is seeking motivated EL1 team members to support the implementation of the Government’s aviation reform agenda, as outlined in the recently released Aviation White Paper.


The Division is responsible for promoting an efficient, sustainable, safe, competitive air transport system. The Division stewards the domestic aviation sector by regulating airports, investing strategically in aviation services, and advising government on policy to serve Australia’s interests.


The Domestic Policy and Programs Branch provides policy advice to the Government on domestic aviation issues to help support Australia’s way of life. This includes undertaking domestic aviation sector industry intelligence and economic analysis; developing advice to Government on domestic aviation policy issues; and representing the department and Government at meetings with airlines, airports and other industry stakeholders.

In addition, the Branch administers a number of aviation programs that facilitate air connectivity to regional and remote airports and communities, as well as a program to help encourage girls and women to choose aviation as a career.


The Branch will play a critical role in implementing measures that will improve planning on and around airports and best practice approaches to minimising the impacts of aircraft noise, as set out in the recently released Aviation White Paper: Towards 2050. As an Assistant Director for this work program you will work on one or more of the following workstreams:

• Working in coordination with the National Airports Safeguarding Advisory Group to update National Airport Safeguarding Framework (NASF) guidance on best-practice approaches for including aircraft noise exposure notifications on property titles for new developments, and preparing educational and training material on the NASF for local planning officials.
• Working to develop guidance to pilots on ‘Flying Considerately’ to minimise noise impacts in residential areas, when operating under visual flight rules or outside of controlled airspace.
• Updating guidelines for Community Aviation Consultation Groups to set out ministerial expectations for greater community input

Depending on your background and skills, you may also be involved in the design of amendments to legislation and regulations to implement related measures announced in the Aviation White Paper.


Assistant Directors will also be required to:

• Support their Director in managing the strategic direction and workload of a team in line with relevant legislative, regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the sector.

Who are we looking for?


We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to generate high-quality written materials to support decision making.
• Able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work within a team that fosters a culture of informed decision-making, integrity and respect.
• Capable of working to a professional standard in a high-pressure, complex environment, applying a high level of attention to detail while undertaking tasks and managing competing priorities.
• Well-developed judgement, outcomes driven and highly adaptable.
• Able to able to lead workstreams and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Experience in regulation and/or legislative interpretation is desirable.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

What else can we offer?

• Our values include being respectful, informed, collaborative, adaptive, and accountable. Through our commitment to these values, we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
• We offer job security, flexible work arrangements, regional and city work locations, generous leave and superannuation entitlements and access to higher tiered pay points in some classifications.
• Team members across the department have access to our 6 staff-led diversity networks which promote a culture of inclusion to enhance work performance and the wellbeing of all staff.
• We offer opportunities to improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members
• Enhance your career pathway and build your knowledge, skills and experience through our commitment to learning and development, including study assistance, and professional opportunities.

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 AEST, Friday 4 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 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 2 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.


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


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