Airspace Designer

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Summary: We are seeking an experienced Airspace Designer to play a key role in the delivery of complex airspace design projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in operational procedures and design practices to lead and innovate safe and effective airspace design.

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world's airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country, including regional and remote locations and even an island. This team helps to secure the future of Australia's skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service-first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Airspace Designer to lead and contribute to complex airspace design projects, implementing safe, efficient and environmentally considerate flight path design solutions to Australian aviation. This role requires a deep understanding of airspace structure, ATC operations, navigation procedures, and regulatory frameworks. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with safety standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and efficient airspace solutions.

• Identify, define, lead and support airspace design initiatives, with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate communication and organisational change management is in place when required
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to optimise airspace structure and performance by advising stakeholders on optimal airspace and flight path design solutions with consideration to ICAO manuals and guidelines
• Act as a safety specialist, ensuring all designs meet national safety requirements, whilst ensuring record systems, information systems and other records are managed efficiently and effectively, in accordance with established procedures
• Undertake specific research into ATS procedures, concepts and systems
• Contribute to the improvement of processes, systems and methods, including writing and updating procedures

You will form an integral part of the broader Network Performance & Standards team in a regulated, high-performing and accountable team; and continue to contribute towards delivering Airservices' record of Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk and Compliance excellence.

• Demonstrated ATC expertise in the Terminal or Enroute environment, or ICAO qualifications and experience in Instrument Flight Procedure Design
• Operation of technical design software and Office applications for development and sharing of design output
• Strong written skills with a proven track record of effectively and concisely communicating complex technical and operational concepts to all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyse diverse and dynamic information, drawing from experience to ensure benefit realisation within Airservices and to its customers
• Strong numerical skills able to be applied to aircraft performance and geographical design

Security Clearance: To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Successful applicants will be required to undertake this as part of the recruitment process. For further information please contact Alicia O'Rourke – Talent Acquisition Advisor at alicia.o'rourke@airservicesaustralia.com.

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11:55pm (AEST) Sunday 14 September, 2025.