Governance Coordinator

About the opportunity

The Governance Coordinator works in the Continuous Improvement and Strategic Support (CISS) Branch of the Regulatory Oversight Division (ROD). A major focus of the position is to coordinate corporate reporting obligations and input to support ROD’s governance committee requirements.

This position reports to the Manager of Business Planning and works with a significant degree of independence and initiative. The Governance Coordinator works closely with senior managers within ROD and across CASA, managing relationships, anticipating and responding to stakeholders needs to achieve divisional goals.

The Governance Coordinator’s role is responsible for the following deliverables:

• Coordinate and manage divisional corporate performance reporting requirements including annual report, corporate report, input into the various Executive and Board Governance Committees and manage action items.
• Maintain the divisional oversight calendar and tasks to ensure the division meets all governance reporting requirements and timeframes.
• Provide secretariat and administrative duties to support, coordinate and facilitate the monthly Regulatory Oversight Management Meetings.
• Coordinate and support the Flying Currency and Training program across CASA including planning, reporting, financial and procurement management of flying training undertaken by CASA staff.
• Conduct regular quality assurance of CISS processes and manage the update of ROD’s intranet page.
• Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and participative management and environmental management practices in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA values and behaviours.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communications skills to effectively liaise, engage and work collaboratively with internal and external
• Demonstrated experience in preparing draft reports, briefing papers, correspondence and discussion papers for review by Executive level employees.
• Experience leading, coordinating, and delivering governance papers, including tracking and monitoring activities, to meet timeframes.
• High-level problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement procedures, improve processes, provide flexible solutions and achieve results.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising and negotiating with senior levels of management.
• Knowledge of or ability to acquire an understanding of CASA’s strategic direction, its vision, and goals.

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.

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 Australia citizen
• Undergo pre-employment screening including a Police Check

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: Philippa Woonton,  Philippa.Woonton@casa.gov.au ,  02 6217 1944

Closing Date for Applications: 11.30pm AEST, Thursday 19 September 2024

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