Aviation Safety Inspector (ATEL/CNS, Projects and Operations)
About the opportunity
- Do you want to make a difference in the aviation industry?
- Do you believe in safe skies for all?
- Would you like job security and work in a flexible environment where your skills are valued?
Then apply now!
The Aviation Safety Inspector (ATEL/CNS, Projects and Operations) is part of a small multi-disciplinary team in the CNS/ATM Section that is part of the Air Navigation, Airspace and Aerodromes Branch. This Branch conducts frontline activities for CASA including entry control, ongoing surveillance and where required enforcement of air traffic control training and service providers, aeronautical telecommunications, communications, navigation and surveillance services, aerodrome rescue and firefighting services, instrument approach designers and aeronautical information management. The Branch also exercise CASA’s authority for the regulation of Australian-administered airspace and provides relevant advice to Government, ICAO fora, industry and internally.
The Aviation Safety Inspector works under general direction and demonstrates and exercises both initiative and judgment 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 undertake work of a challenging or complex nature and may include undertaking 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 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 operational state. This role requires 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 Aviation Safety Inspector is also expected 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 in regard to 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.
Our ideal candidate
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum: Diploma of Technology (in one of the disciplines listed below) in the Aeronautical Telecommunication (ATEL) or Radio Navigation Services and Facilities Technician/Engineer core disciplines:
- radio engineering,
- communications engineering,
- electrical engineering,
- electronic engineering, or
equivalent to the above qualifications.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Undergo pre-employment screening including a Police Check
- Currently holds a Commonwealth security clearance to Negative Vetting 1 or have the ability to obtain and hold a clearance at this level.
- Currently holds an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) card or have the ability to obtain and hold one.
- Undertake pre-employment audiometric testing, and alcohol and drug tests.
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.
Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.
Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.
About us
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.
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.
For full details and information on the role please visit the Careers | Civil Aviation Safety Authority (casa.gov.au). Applications for all CASA vacancies must be submitted through the CASA e-Recruitment portal.
Contact Officer for enquiries:
Michael Jaeschke
Michael.jaechke@casa.gov.au , +61731447483
Closing Date for Applications: 11.30pm AEST, Sunday 29 September 2024