AddressAbout CASA
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace, and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.
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.
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
National Operations and Standards Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of the civil aviation safety regulatory scheme, associated guidance and supporting materials. This includes the consideration of policy initiatives and engaging with stakeholders on international standards and recommended practices and their associated documents. The range of responsibilities includes personnel licensing, flight operations, airworthiness, air navigation, airspace, aerodromes, and remotely piloted aircraft systems. The Division is also responsible for provision of regulatory services and surveillance, including aircraft certification and production, simulator certification, air navigation services and airspace.
The Opportunity
The Flight Standards Branch of NOS is responsible for the development and maintenance of regulatory standards and guidance material, as well as the provision of policy and technical advice for areas covering flight operations, flight training, flight crew licensing, aerodromes, flight simulation training devices and air traffic management systems. This includes ensuring harmonisation where appropriate with ICAO and other international standards.
As the Standards Administration and Project Support, you will provide high level administrative and Project Support to the Senior Manager Band 1 and the branch. This can include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, registering and monitoring short-term tasks within the branch, management of incoming communications and branch governance activities and management of appointments and coordination of meetings.
While working independently you will be responsible for undertaking financial management activities, coordinating and work with relevant staff to provide responses to corporate documents, managing workflows and the delivery of branch reports, as well as the day-to-day functioning of the branch.
You will generally (but are not limited to):
• register and monitor short-term tasks and Projects of the branch and contribute to the planning for longer-term initiatives.
• contribute to the setting of work priorities and monitoring of workflow.
• assist in the management of all corporate functions including human resources, property, information technology, governance, security, finance and procurement.
• work independently or under limited guidance in relation to corporate functions, identifying problems or issues and finding solutions as they arise.
• anticipate requirements for, and timely preparation of, agendas and briefing material prior internal and external meetings.
• coordinate and work with relevant staff to provide responses to corporate documents, including delegate approval.
• work with branch staff to ensure that all correspondence is managed appropriately ensuring all deadlines are met.
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders on policy, project, or operational issues.
• ensure all hardcopy and electronic documents are filed in accordance with approved records management processes and security requirements.
• Provide secretariat functions to the branch and divisional steering groups.
• Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA’s Values and Behaviours.
Please visit the CASA Careers website and download the candidate pack for further information about this opportunity and eligibility requirements.
For initial enquiries please contact Brenda Cattle, 02 6217 1***.
