The Role

The Team Leader Air Navigation Projects and Systems works under general direction and demonstrates and exercises both initiative and judgement in leading a small, highly integrated team of experienced and autonomous ATEL/CNS Aviation Safety Inspectors in the provision of highly developed technical knowledge and expertise in complex, or unusual matters where existing standards, policies and procedures may not cover the circumstances. This role requires a highly developed regulatory knowledge to lead work of a challenging or complex nature and may include detailed or sensitive projects that have broader impacts for CASA and the broader Aviation Industry. This role interacts with CASA internal managers, technical and administrative staff and external stakeholders and contractors.

The position contributes to overall business objectives of the CNS/ATM Section through leading the small team in the application of expert skills and knowledge to the independent and objective assessment of the provision of air traffic management systems/services. This includes the regulatory oversight of ‘communications, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management’ (CNS/ATM) systems/services in either their project or their operational state. This role requires effective team leadership, effective stakeholder engagement and a holistic approach that encompasses people, procedures, technology, and data across all life-cycle phases from inception to decommissioning.

Regulatory project oversight consists in the application of the CNS/ATM Section Approach to Safety Cases (CASC) to monitor certificate holder’s projects from their inception with the objective of minimising risk at commissioning.

Regulatory operational oversight consists in the application of the CASA Surveillance Manual (CSM) to undertake entry control, ongoing surveillance and enforcement where required, of certificate holding organisations.

Both project and operational oversight, each with its own specificities, include the following high quality, consistent and standardised deliverables:

• Monitoring and assessing risk and compliance through several activities, which include but are not limited to audits, observations, review of documentation, etc.
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting such activities, including the preparation and follow up of cost recovery instructions.
• Aggregating, analysing, and assessing the results of such activities to provide recommendations and determinations that are evidence-, risk- and compliance-based.
• Reporting of the results of such activities, including the provision of formal feedback to the certificate holder.
• The Team Leader Air Navigation Projects and Systems is also expected to lead the small team to:
• Review and provide guidance to enable the development of existing and the adoption of contemporary CNS/ATM technologies into the Australian Airspace System.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints, or other reports and initiate any necessary action regarding deficiencies or breaches of the legislation.
• Provide expert services to the industry on a fee for service basis.
• Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA’s Values and Behaviours.

This position is a safety sensitive position and may perform safety sensitive aviation activities, as defined in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, 1998.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum: Bachelor of Engineering (in one of the disciplines listed below) in the Aeronautical Telecommunication (ATEL) or Radio Navigation Services and Facilities Engineering core disciplines:
• radio engineering,
• communications engineering,
• electrical engineering,
• electronic engineering, or
• equivalent to the above qualifications.
• A demonstrated understanding of the structure, function and operation of CNS and ATM systems and a system-of-systems engineering approach.
• Demonstrated ability influencing and fostering professional relationships with peers and colleagues as well as successfully engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Highly developed writing skills and demonstrated ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner and in the production of high quality, consistent and standardised reports, utilising evidence, data, and robust analysis to support assessments, determinations or risk mitigations considered necessary.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement utilising sound political and social awareness.
• A demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and risk management principles and proficiency to undertake risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, research and resolve complex safety-related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively a small, highly integrated team of experienced, autonomous professionals.

The following are desirable for the role:

• Experience in the engineering, support, and regulation of software intensive systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Safety or Aviation Management would be highly regarded.
• Successful completion of an accredited quality system auditor course and/or practical experience in system-based risk driven auditing; and a high-level understanding of risk management principles.
• Knowledgeable of the Australian and ICAO regulatory frameworks applicable to the role.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Human Factors and competency-based training as applicable to CNS/ATM.

Eligibility Requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• At minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening. You must be willing to provide required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• The occupant of the position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
• Hold appropriate qualifications (minimum of Bachelor of Engineering in one of the disciplines listed below) in the Aeronautical Telecommunication (ATEL) or Radio Navigation Services and Facilities Engineering core disciplines and extensive technical experience:
• radio engineering,
• communications engineering,
• electrical engineering,
• electronic engineering, or
• equivalent to the above qualifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, operation or assessment of safety management system elements (i.e. safety policies, plans, cases, risk assessments, etc.) in the provision of modern CNS/ATM services.
• As this position is safety sensitive, you may be required to undertake pre-employment alcohol and drug tests as part of CASA’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. If you are the preferred candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional on the drug and alcohol tests being completed and the verified results being received and accepted by CASA as meeting the requirements of the position.

This position may require interstate travel. International travel may also be required.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTIQA+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.

How to apply

Your application will be submitted using our online e-recruitment portal and will need to include:

· a current resume (maximum 2-3 pages preferred)

· a pitch (maximum 750-words)

· your personal information, which may include details of two referees, one of which is your current supervisor, and

· any other information requested in the job advertisement (e.g., reprint of pilot license, certified copy of qualifications).

The pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role, why you want to work for us. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role. The STAR model can be used to help you structure each work example by outlining the Situation, Task, Action and Result you obtained.

You can submit your application in Word or PDF format, please ensure you do not use any unique characters in the naming of your documents.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email.

If you have problems submitting your application or do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt, please contact our Recruitment Team during business hours (AEST) by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 2 6217 1726, prior to the closing date.

Candidates will be assessed on merit and a combination of assessments methods may be used, including application, testing, interview, and referee comments.

Reasonable adjustments

CASA will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disability to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.

Requests for reasonable adjustments can be made in your online application or by contacting the [email protected] or calling +61 2 6217 1726 during business hours (AEST).

What it’s like to work at CASA

You will be supported to manage all areas of your life in an inclusive work environment, with attractive workplace conditions, including flexible working arrangements.

Through our CASA awards, people are recognised for innovation and continuous improvement, leadership at all levels, inclusive behaviour and going ‘above and beyond’ to assist the aviation community and colleagues. We support continuous learning and development with a comprehensive training calendar, studies assistance, certified technical training, and leadership development.

You will be provided with challenging, meaningful diverse work. If you are excited and energized by change and innovation and you are looking to contribute to both aviation safety and to the Australian public, join us and be part of our ongoing transformation.

We seek and value people from diverse backgrounds and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are a respectful workplace, and we expect ethical behaviour by all, aligned to our CASA values.

We have established diversity networks and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTIQA+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.

More information

Further information about working at CASA and applying for this role can be found on our careers page.