The Role

The Desktop Support Officer role reports to the Senior Desktop Support Officer and the Team Leader Services and Support as part of the Service and Support Team and works in close collaboration with the Network Team and Solutions Capability Team in the Section.

The Desktop Support Officer role is a key part of CASA’s ICT environment and is responsible for providing technical expertise to support the configuration of CASA’s standard operating environment, hardware, software and mobile devices to meet CASA’s business requirements.

The Desktop Support Officer role is responsible for:

- Assisting in the delivery of ICT strategy through the provision of operational support and assistance.
- Providing root cause analysis, troubleshooting technical issues and managing workloads within a prioritized environment.
- Supporting and leading Projects, business as usual activities and process improvement.
- Contribute to the implementation of change and promoting continuous improvement activities within the team/Branch and across the organisation as appropriate.
- Modelling and promoting workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA’s Values and Behaviours.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical and operational documentation to capture information, reporting, analysis and policies relevant to the ICT environment with little or no revision.
- Providing professional and technical advice, information, support, assistance, and feedback to stakeholders relevant to the operating environment.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of technical operational documentation and policies and ensuring compliance with governance and controls relevant to the ICT environment.
- Using your extensive experience and knowledge, be the escalation point for all Desktop Support tickets prior to escalation to other Resolver Teams.
- Be willing to be part of an on-call roster for 24/7 VIP support.
- Be willing and able to travel interstate, to our interstate offices to provide onsite IT support.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience with at least 5 years’ current experience, in the provision of ICT service delivery with service desk and desktop support.




- Demonstrated knowledge and use of Microsoft AZURE Administration.
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work through technical issues.
- Demonstrated technical expertise, knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies, technology directions in line with CASA’s strategic ICT priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility and the capacity to exercise judgement, intelligence, discretion and independence for performing their CASA work responsibilities.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise with CASA’s internal and external clients and service providers.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships with identified internal and external stakeholders, which are built on credibility and trust.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence (both verbally and in writing) with the capacity to communicate technical and non-technical ICT concepts.
- Demonstrated evidence that you can propose and facilitate cutting-edge initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies and change in workplace practices.
- Relevant experience, tertiary and/or other formal qualifications would be highly regarded.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and the CASA Enterprise Agreement. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must:

- Undergo pre-employment screening and be willing to provide required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
- Be an Australian citizen.
- Currently hold a Baseline Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a clearance at this level.

About Our Division

The Corporate Service Division contributes to aviation safety by enhancing CASA's capability, capacity and service delivery.

We are responsible for:

- Human resource functions, including workforce planning




- Regulatory and technical training and professional development
- Governance oversight and coordination across the organisation
- Managing productive working relationships with the Minister’s Office and other government agencies
- Information technology services
- Business improvement and change management
- Portfolio management and service delivery transformation program

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: Daljot Singh Kang, ***************@casa.gov.au, +61262171***.

Closing Date for Applications: 11:59pm, AEST Sunday16 August 2026

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.

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