September 19, 2024

Airservices Australia

Canberra

FULL TIME & OTHER

Head of Government, Regulatory & International Engagement

Deliver actionable insights on our political and regulatory environment
Canberra based opportunity – iconic museums to galleries to vineyards and mountain bike trails
Hybrid flexible working

Summary
Fantastic opportunity to lead and drive Airservices engagement with our owner, the Australian Government, regulators, other government and international stakeholders.
With your service oriented, performance mindset and appetite for cultural change your new role as Head of Government, Regulatory and International Engagement based in Canberra will see you responsible for enhancing our reputation and trust with our owner, regulators, other government and international stakeholders; and supporting the whole-of-government strategic agenda for fostering civil aviation.
Travel is required for this role across operational sites and locations as and when required and your small but service-focussed team together with the backing of the Chief Customer and External Relations Officer will provide you with the support you value and need to ensure ongoing success.
Your thought leadership will encourage and build a culture of agility and continuous improvement while supporting the evolving needs of the aviation industry.
No mean feat but this could well be the best decision you may have made this year.
Are you ready to join a high-performing team that is a trusted adviser within and outside of the business providing a critical function in enhancing Airservices reputation with key stakeholders

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 are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

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.

Our Leaders
Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely.
An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability.

The Role & The Team
This is an opportunity to showcase your ability to enhance reputation and trust with government agencies, regulators and international stakeholders.
You will bring a deep understanding of government and a skillset capable of developing and advising on public policy, regulatory and stakeholder strategies (aviation sector experience is a plus) to achieve Airservices corporate objectives.
Some position specific responsibilities Include:

Deliver actionable insights on our political and regulatory environment
Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the CEO and Executive on complex policy and regulatory issues
Lead the delivery of our international engagement programs
Drive effective strategic engagement with all relevant regulatory/oversight authorities (e.g. Department of Infrastructure, CASA, ACCC, ), focusing on shaping and influencing regulatory reform outcomes that support our strategy.
Liaise across Airservices to proactively identify and manage risks/issues to achieving our corporate objectives.

PD - HO Government Regulatory and International Engagement (CCERO).pdf

The Person

Demonstrated skills and experience in leading strategic engagement with government stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining relationships with those in senior levels of government and ANSPs, at both a domestic and international level
Sound knowledge and understanding of the machinery of government, key government processes (including Cabinet and Budget) and how to influence outcomes within this environment
Superb communication, influencing and negotiation skills and the gravitas to foster consensus and collaborative ways of working to advance government objectives of fostering aviation
Knowledge and understanding of Airservices, aviation and the environment in which Airservices operates, including its stakeholders, is desirable.

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 (Include if advertising externally)
To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline 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 Christine Collins, TA Partner via email at Christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 6 October 2024.