Executive Manager, Finance, International, Audit & Governance and Chief Financial Officer - Affimative Measures

Civil Aviation Safety Authority – Canberra ACT

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is Australia’s aviation safety regulator. Working closely with government and the aviation community, CASA is committed to promoting safe skies through effective regulation, collaboration, and innovation.

The Organisation

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is Australia’s aviation safety regulator. Working closely with government and the aviation community, CASA is committed to promoting safe skies through effective regulation, collaboration, and innovation.

The key duties of the position include:

The Position

The Executive Manager, Finance, International, Audit & Governance (FIAG) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of CASA's Executive Leadership Team, leading the FIAG Division and providing the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Aviation Safety (CEO/DAS) with high‑level strategic and operational advice across finance, governance, audit and international engagement matters.

The EM FIAG & CFO contributes to CASA's strategic direction, supports effective stewardship of public resources, and influences aviation safety outcomes through sound financial management, governance oversight and compliance with legislative and international obligations. The role represents CASA and the CEO/DAS at a senior level in engagement with government agencies, industry stakeholders, international aviation bodies and the wider community.

As Executive Manager FIAG you will:

- Lead CASA's Finance, International, Audit & Governance Division, providing strategic financial leadership,



governance oversight and executive advice to the CEO/DAS.
- Promote financial stewardship, governance excellence and strategic international collaboration.
- As part of the Executive Leadership Team, support delivery of CASA’s executive priorities and strategic direction.
- Drive financial sustainability, accountability, aviation safety outcomes and influence aviation safety outcomes through embedding a values‑based culture aligned to CASA’s Values.

Eligibility

To be eligible you will have:

- Demonstrated high level experience in financial management, including financial control, budgeting, funding strategies and financial sustainability
- Strong knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of finance‑related legislation, Australian Accounting Standards and public sector governance frameworks.
- Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting and current membership of a recognised qualified accounting body.
- Experience operating within complex regulatory, government or highly regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience across corporate governance, compliance, audit and assurance
- Knowledge of the international civil aviation framework, including Australia’s obligations and engagement within the International Civil Aviation Organization environment,



would be highly regarded.
- The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance
- The role is based in Canberra and may require interstate and overseas travel.

Notes

Should you have further questions please contact Ms Pip Spence PSM, Chief Executive Officer/Director of Aviation Safety by calling 02 6217 1***.

Getting to know the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia

"Safe skies for all—it begins with you."CASA is established by and operates under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Airspace Act 2007. CASA's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. We license pilots, register aircraft, oversee aviation safety and promote safety awareness. We are also responsible for making sure that Australian airspace is administered and used safely.CASA is a Corporate Commonwealth entity and is subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 which deals with a range of matters, including reporting and the use of and management of public resources. We employ over 800 people working across Australia.We are an engaged team and proud to work for CASA. We strongly believe in the vision, mission and goals of our agency. We are highly connected to CASA’s Values and Regulatory Philosophy that underpin all we do. We understand how our roles directly contribute to aviation safety. We are a relationship‑based organisation and value the unput and ideas of others.

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📌 Executive Manager, Finance, International, Audit & Governance and Chief Financial Officer - Affirmative Measures (Canberra)
🏢 Civil Aviation Safety Authority
📍 Canberra