Senior Industry and Government Relations Officer
About the opportunity
The Senior Industry and Government Relations Officer is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:
- Develop strong professional relationships both across CASA and with relevant Commonwealth agencies.
- Coordinate and prepare CASA responses to correspondence, briefings and other requests, including the integration of legal and/or technical material from a diverse range of sources into a product that suits the task.
- Assist the Section Manager in providing accurate and timely advice on CASA corporate issues to key stakeholders including the Minister, Senators and Members of Parliament, the Minister’s office, the Department and other government agencies.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of governance related material associated with CASA’s primary engagement forum/s including the government and parliamentary services, aviation safety advisory panel
- Coordination of senate committee responsibilities including preparation for senate estimates and responding to questions on notice
- Provides strategic advice to CASA business areas on methods to consult and engage with the aviation community to support regulatory change proposals.
- Prepare, coordinate and review meeting and other briefs and correspondence for the CEO/DAS and/or senior managers.
- Develops and implements a coordinated and strategic approach to deliver CASA’s General Aviation Workplan.
- Build and maintain relationships across CASA’s diverse business units and with a range of external stakeholders to identify opportunities, deliver outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
- Identify and engage new stakeholders, considering future needs/direction of CASA and aviation sector.
- At all times, acts consistently in accordance with the CASA values and behaviours.
- Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management practices in the workplace.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in the role will require a high level of integrity, and strong communication and organisational skills to manage competing priorities for the successful delivery of branch, divisional and/or CASA-wide objectives.
You will have sound judgement, a high degree of initiative, attention to detail and discretion in dealing with business matters. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with others and build productive relationships to achieve results in a busy, fast paced environment.
Ideal candidates are those with an aviation industry or aviation policy and stakeholder engagement background. You will be a self-starter, motivated to contribute to aviation safety, have good judgement, be proactive and organised and results oriented. An understanding of government
Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a strong ability to build effective relationships with aviation industry stakeholders and colleagues through consultation and collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to present verbal and written information clearly in a well-structured and logical way, with experience in writing and presenting complex briefings, recommendations, and reports in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to present documentation and communicate technical aviation terminology with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to adapt and manage multiple tasks/projects with changing and competing priorities whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge and experience providing leadership with interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability working in teams that are geographically dispersed.
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
- Currently holds a Commonwealth security clearance to Baseline or have the ability to obtain and hold a clearance at this level.
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.
Contact Officer for enquiries: Danielle Tooke, Danielle.tooke@casa.gov.au ,(02) 6217 1567
Closing Date for Applications: 11:30pm, AEDT Thursday, 09 January 2025
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.