The Role An opportunity exists with the Aircraft Noise Management Team within Land Planning and Regulation Directorate, Estate Planning Branch. The role requires a cooperative, motivated team member with an environmental/engineering background and a foundation understanding of mathematics.
The candidate shall be an experienced project manager with robust skills in contract management, communication, stakeholder engagement and analytical thinking. Supporting Defence’s role and contribute to the strategic safeguarding of Defence airfields and future aviation capability.
Key duties include
- Supporting the management of the whole-of-Defence Noise and Flight Path Monitoring System;
- Input on aircraft noise matters affecting Defence airfields and future air capability;
- Project management and technical support for application of Australian Noise Exposure Forecasts to inform land use planning, environmental assessment and encroachment management;
- Administration of specialist contractors for aircraft noise modelling and monitoring; and,
- Engagement with government, councils and other stakeholders to support compatible development outcomes without compromising Defence capability.
About our Team
Estate Planning Branch is responsible for aligning the Defence estate with strategic guidance, capability requirements and long-term Defence needs. The Aircraft Noise Management Team contributes to this work by providing regulatory and technical assurance on aircraft noise matters affecting Defence airfields.
The team manages the Noise and Flight Path Monitoring System (NFPMS) and leads the development of Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) documentation and compliance activities. The team also provides expert advice to Defence and external stakeholders on aircraft noise, environmental assessment, land use planning and external development proposals.
Through this work, the team helps manage encroachment risk, supports informed planning decisions and protects the compatibility of land uses around Defence airfields for current and future aviation capability.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have experience or a sound knowledge of technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
They will demonstrate strong strategic analysis, communication and documentation skills, and the ability to provide clear, well-reasoned advice to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to manage contracts, projects and competing priorities.
Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, budgeting, record keeping and risk management will be essential.
Interstate travel is expected from time to time.
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
📌 Estate Environment Officer - Aircraft Noise Management (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australia
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