El1 - Assistant Director, International Aviation

**Contact Officer**:
**Closing Date**:
**11.59pm AEST, Friday 20 September 2024**

**Our Department Values**

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

**The opportunity we have available**

The International Aviation, Technology and Services Division is responsible for providing policy, regulatory and program functions in support of Australia’s aviation sector. The Division contributes to the well-being of all Australians by fostering a competitive, sustainable and safe aviation sector through appropriate regulation, program delivery and policy development.

The work of the Division spans a wide range of topics including aviation safety, airspace and air traffic management, future technologies, economic regulation, airport planning and development, environmental management, Australia’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and bilateral international air services agreements.

**The International Aviation Branch is responsible for**:

- policy advice on international aviation industry and economic issues;
- undertaking aviation economic and market analysis;
- economic regulation of international aviation;
- international relations including negotiating and administering bilateral aviation agreements with other countries;
- policy advice and coordination of matters related to ICAO including on the environment, facilitation and economic regulation; and
- the oversight and coordination of the Indonesian and Papua New Guinea transport capacity and capability international programs.

The current vacancy is in the International Policy and Regulation team, responsible for policy advice and analysis on the international aviation industry. You will support the economic regulatory compliance with aviation legislative frameworks, including assessment of International Airline Licences, airline timetables and intentional airport approvals.

A key feature of the role is working on all aspects of bilateral engagement relating to air services agreements. This includes providing advice on bilateral air services arrangements and markets, preparation and briefing for, and engagement in, negotiations with other countries including stakeholder consultation with other Government agencies and industry.

The role also involves progressing treaty-level agreements through the Federal Executive Council and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties and supporting Australia’s engagement in international and regional forums including ICAO on economic regulatory matters.

**Who are we looking for?**

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong interest in working in an international environment. You will need to demonstrate your ability to: the following:

- **Think strategically, analyse and develop policy **advice through utilisation of an evidence-based approach and advice on the benefits, costs and risks.
- **Administer, review and implement legislation and regulations** related to international aviation.
- **Engage, collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders **to achieve outcomes, facilitate cooperation and represent the Department in various forums.
- **Communicate with influence **and clearly articulate your message in written and oral form including the preparation of quality and timely submissions and briefings.
- **Effectively work in a team**, provide strategic direction, build capability and create a positive culture to deliver quality and timely outcomes under time pressure.

**What else can we offer?**

In this role you will gain exposure to and represent Australia at bilateral negotiations. You will work on cross cutting policy issues with colleagues from across the Department, wider APS and the aviation industry.

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals and acquire new skills. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
- Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
- Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
- Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours and hybrid working arrangements through a mix of home-based and in-office work.
- We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, wi