Industry Affairs Manager

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents.
We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills of our employees.
We also care about our employees' wellbeing, providing flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay, and a day off on your birthday.
We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about.
We invite you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process.
IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.
About the team you are joining
Reporting to the Area Manager, South West Pacific, the incumbent will support and execute IATA's activities in the region, including delivering IATA's agenda and achieving set objectives.
What your day would be like

Support the delivery of IATA's agenda in the South West Pacific.
Build and maintain professional relationships with member airlines, airports, government officials, and industry stakeholders, in collaboration with the Area Manager.
Promote IATA's policies, objectives, and services among airlines, governments, and regional organizations, and coordinate local implementation of global projects.
Monitor and report on political, economic, and commercial developments, recommending actions aligned with IATA's policies.
Work on airport operations, flight safety, passenger facilitation, environmental sustainability, and compliance with relevant legislation, in partnership with the Area Manager.
Support legal, fiscal, and regulatory compliance activities in the region.
Assist in commercial and business development, identifying new opportunities and monitoring market trends within the aviation regulatory framework.
Coordinate with Communications to monitor media developments and develop national communication strategies supporting IATA's objectives.
Organize IATA's events in the region and represent IATA at industry events, facilitating visits by senior managers and subject matter experts.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Area Manager.

We would love to hear from you if you have

A university degree in Aviation, Business Administration, Political Science, or relevant disciplines; an advanced degree is a plus.
At least twenty years of professional experience, including five in a similar role, with proven leadership and project management skills.
Knowledge of government and regulatory frameworks in aviation.
Strong negotiation, lobbying, and cultural intelligence skills.
Understanding of airport operations and environmental initiatives; cargo logistics experience is a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset and commercial acumen; sales and marketing experience is beneficial.
Ability to work effectively in small teams.
Proficiency with information technology systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English; knowledge of French or regional languages is advantageous.
Location: Mascot, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Legal right to work in Australia.

Travel: Approximately 20%
Learn more about IATA's role, benefits, and team at iata/careers/.
We look forward to hearing from you
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