Branch Manager People And Capability

About CASA

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is a government body that regulates aviation safety in Australia.

We license pilots, register aircraft, oversee aviation safety and promote safety awareness. We also make sure that the aviation community and the public use and administer Australian airspace safely.

In July 1995, we were established as an independent statutory authority. We operate within a legislative framework made up of acts, regulations, associated legislative instruments and guidance material.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

The CASA’s Vision, Mission, and Values

Our vision, mission and values inform our staff, stakeholders, and partners of our shared responsibilities to keep our skies safe.

Our vision - Safe skies for all.

Our mission - To promote a positive and collaborative safety culture through a fair, effective and efficient aviation safety regulatory system, supporting our aviation community.

Our values - Excellence, Courage, Teamwork, Fairness, Integrity, Respect & Innovation

Culture and Benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process. Affirmative measures vacancies are only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people with disability. To be engaged under the affirmative measures provision, evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian heritage or disability will be required.

The Division

The Corporate Service Division contributes to aviation safety by enhancing CASA's capability, capacity and service delivery. We are responsible for:

·         human resource functions, including workforce planning

·         regulatory and technical training and professional development

·         governance oversight and coordination across the organisation

·         managing productive working relationships with the Minister’s Office and other government agencies

·         information technology services

·         business improvement and change management

·         portfolio management and service delivery transformation program

The Opportunity

The Branch Manager, People and Capability will report to the Executive Manager, Corporate Services and is responsible for driving a broad cross-section of programs and services that support the needs of the organisation and ensure CASA's people are strongly aligned to a culture of high performance, excellence and integrity. This role is also responsible for ensuring CASA meets all its training obligations as a signatory state to the ICAO Conventions and providing professional development for all CASA staff.

The People and Capability Branch drives the strategic HR direction of CASA. The Branch Manager, People and Capability, collaborates with peers and divisional managers across CASA to ensure that people initiatives and programs are understood, supported and fully implemented.

In guiding the work of the People and Capability Branch, the Branch Manager leads the development and implementation of strategies and programs that are contemporary and fit for purpose to build a high- performing workforce that achieves CASA's objectives in the areas of aviation safety regulation, good governance and public administration.

For initial enquiries please contact Philippa Crome, **************@casa.gov.au , 131 757.