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 Branch
The purpose of Finance Branch is to enable CASA to achieve its objectives by effectively managing financial risk, providing an optimal and safe working environment, supporting the efficient allocation and use of resources and to assist with the proper procurement of goods and services.
The Opportunity
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for strategic procurement and contracts management? An exciting opportunity awaits you as the Section Manager of Contracts and Procurement with CASA.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Branch. In this role, you will head a small team dedicated to offering guidance and overseeing and advising on all phases of the procurement, tendering, and contracting processes. The objective is to guide the organisation in striking a balance between maximizing value for money and effectively fulfilling business objectives and organisational direction, all while upholding compliance and governance standards.
This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for ensuring compliance with CASA’s procurement and contract management policies and associated procedures, developing and recommending procurement and contract management policy, providing expert procurement and contract management advice, undertaking national strategic procurement activities, managing contractual relationships and performance outcomes for CASA nationally.
Please download the candidate pack for further information about this opportunity and eligibility requirements.
For initial enquiries please contact Simon Frawley via the CASA general switchboard 02 6217 1***