General Counsel SES Band 2

1 day ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Future Leadership Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Classification: Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES Band 2)
  • Location: Canberra
  • Salary: Comprehensive executive remuneration and benefits package plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Access to a car park at the CASA office

WHO WE ARE:

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is Australia's aviation safety regulator. Working closely with government and the aviation community, CASA is committed to promoting safe skies through effective regulation, collaboration, and innovation.

For more information on CASA visit:

THE POSITION

The General Counsel (GC) is a member of CASA's Executive Leadership Team, managing the Legal Division and supporting the Chief Executive Office / Director of Aviation Safety with high-level strategic and tactical legal advice. The GC influences aviation safety outcomes, supports compliance with relevant legislation, and leads legal and regulatory best practice across CASA. The GC will represent CASA and the CEO/DAS at a senior level in formal and informal engagement with industry, government, other National Aviation Authorities, the legal fraternity and the wider community.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Extensive relevant senior legal management experience.
  • High level understanding of contemporary regulatory theory and practical enforcement methodologies appropriate to a modern and evolving civil aviation environment.
  • Knowledge of Australian civil aviation legislation and a good understanding of the related legal and legislative regimes in North America and Europe would be highly regarded
  • Must undergo pre-employment screening. You must be willing to provide required information to successfully undergo a police record check
  • Must be an Australian Citizen with security clearance of Negative Vetting Level 2

The role is based in Canberra and may require interstate and overseas travel.

CONTACTS:

After reading the selection documentation and the CASA website, should you require additional information, you are encouraged to contact Grant Nichol from Future Leadership on

HOW TO APPLY:

Head to General Counsel SES Band 2 - Future Leadership and click 'Apply Now' referencing Position Code: CASgnc0925. Please ensure that you receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application.

CLOSING DATE:

Applications close on Friday, 12 October 2025

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