APS6 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Sydney NSW

Help shape policies and programs that influence Australia’s aviation sector. The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division is recruiting APS6 officers to work on nationally significant aviation priorities. You will contribute to work that has economic, environmental and community impact, while gaining exposure to senior decision-makers, industry and governments across Australia.

The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division provides policy leadership, regulatory stewardship and program delivery across Australia’s domestic aviation sector. The division develops advice for Government, regulates leased federal airports and associated environmental and planning frameworks, administers aviation programs and grants, supports aviation consumer reforms, and works with industry, airports, communities and other governments to maintain a safe, competitive, sustainable and connected aviation system that serves Australia’s national interests. We have several opportunities at the APS6 level.

The opportunity we have available

Help shape policies and programs that influence Australia’s aviation sector. The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division is recruiting APS6 officers to work on nationally significant aviation priorities. You will contribute to work that has economic, environmental and community impact, while gaining exposure to senior decision-makers, industry and governments across Australia.

The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division provides policy leadership, regulatory stewardship and program delivery across Australia’s domestic aviation sector.



The division develops advice for Government, regulates leased federal airports and associated environmental and planning frameworks, administers aviation programs and grants, supports aviation consumer reforms, and works with industry, airports, communities and other governments to maintain a protected, competitive, sustainable and connected aviation system that serves Australia’s national interests. We have several opportunities at the APS6 level.

The key duties of the position include:

What you will do

Multiple branches across the Domestic Aviation and Reform Division are seeking staff at the APS6 level including the:

- Airport Environment Branch;
- Domestic Policy & Programs Branch;
- Airports Branch; and
- Sydney Airport Slots & Consumer Aviation Reform Branch.

The duties across the Branches vary, and the roles are varied and dynamic but typical duties include:

- Implement programs administered by the division
- Anticipate risks and provide expert advice to drive practical solutions on more complex areas of policy and regulation
- Develop and support complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and apply comprehensive work knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy,



procedures and guidelines to situations involving complexity and sensitivity which require considerable interpretation and analysis.
- Prepare influential advice, reports, papers, and correspondence for Ministers and senior executives.

You do not need to be an aviation specialist to apply. We are looking for capable, curious and collaborative people who can analyse complex issues, communicate clearly and exercise sound judgement. We will support you to build the aviation knowledge needed for the role.

Inherent requirements for the role

The successful candidates for these positions will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards.

In addition to the duties outlined in the section above, the inherent requirements for these roles include an ability to:

- Work with independence, subject to limited direction against established priorities, practices and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes.
- Research, interpret and apply legislation, including maintaining knowledge of relevant legislation and international conventions.
- Provide accurate and specialised advice including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management.
- Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Assist in strategic planning, program and project management and/or policy development.
- All positions require proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Eligibility

Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community.Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capabilit

📌 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation (Sydney)
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