Spinifex is an Australian space company providing suborbital launch campaigns, private range access, and test and evaluation services from facilities in Queensland. We support customers across the space and defence sectors, and we're building our team as we grow.
The role
As Airspace Integration Manager, you'll secure the airspace approvals that make our operations possible, and coordinate the aviation stakeholders involved. You'll make sure every campaign is secure and lawful, with approvals in place before they're needed.
Key responsibilities
• Manage ReOC, AvSEF and other aviation regulatory submissions
• Liaise with CASA, Airservices Australia and other aviation stakeholders
• Prepare airspace change proposals, NOTAMs and supporting safety material
• Support airspace and hazard-area design for sites and activities
• Track approval conditions, dependencies and stakeholder actions through to closure
• Support airspace requirements across our sites and campaigns, including filling the Activity Airspace Coordinator or Meteorology Officer role during campaigns
What you'll bring
• Experience preparing and managing aviation regulatory submissions with CASA
• Working knowledge of Australian airspace management, including airspace change proposals and NOTAMs
• Experience liaising with Airservices Australia and other aviation stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with a track record of meeting regulatory lead times
• Clear,
precise written communication
• Willingness to travel to remote sites in field conditions during campaigns
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance
Highly regarded
• Background in aviation operations, air traffic services, airspace design or Defence aviation
• Experience with RPAS, rocketry, launch or other non-standard aviation operations
• Aviation meteorology knowledge or experience
• Experience with hazard-area or range safety planning
• A current NV1 security clearance
Why join us
• A key role in enabling launch and test operations in Australia
• Work that supports Australia's sovereign space and defence capability
• A capable, close-knit team
• Field work at some of Australia's most remote and unique test sites
• A competitive remuneration package
If you know Australian airspace and want to apply it somewhere new, we'd like to hear from you.
Employer questions
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you an Australian citizen eligible to obtain a security clearance?
• How many years' experience do you have preparing aviation regulatory submissions with CASA?
• Have you prepared an airspace change proposal or coordinated NOTAMs?
• Are you willing to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods?
• Do you have a current National Police Certificate?