Senior Risk Analyst

About the opportunity

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) conducts safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. Safety, Risk and Intelligence (SRI) is a Branch of Air Navigation, Transformation and Risk (ANTR) Division and is responsible for analysis of safety data and the management of enterprise and aviation safety risk for the organisation, including the development of risk profiling to enhance CASA's and industry's decision making. The branch is also responsible for development of regulations, associated guidance material, as well as internal standardisation materials and advice related to safety management systems and risk management.

The Senior Risk Analyst operates with a high degree of autonomy, effectively resolving complex or sensitive issues and delivering high-quality outcomes that support CASA's strategic priorities. Working in the Aviation Risk Oversight team the Senior Risk Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive analysis and strategic recommendations that contribute to achieving CASA's goals. This role demands a thorough understanding of data management practices, advanced analytics software, and relevant regulatory frameworks, along with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and succinctly to diverse stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• 5+ years appropriate experience in statistical and data analysis including in the identification, development and implementation of strategic risk metrics.
• Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in statistics, data analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SQL, R, Python, Matlab) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Highly-developed written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to present to complex risk information in a clear and concise manner for Executives and Board members etc.
• Ability to work under direct/indirect guidance from CASA in accordance with established practices, operational needs, procedures, and assigned delegations.
• Ability to exercise initiative, analysis, problem solving, judgement, and decision-making and apply technical knowledge on matters where standards, policies and procedures may or may not cover the circumstances.
• Developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.

The following ideal candidate requirements are highly desirable:

• Knowledge and/or experience in risk management principles and practices, and SMS.
• Knowledge of Australia's aviation industry
• Project management experience

About Our Division

The Air Navigation, Transformation and Risk (ANTR) Division is responsible for project managing key transformation initiatives that impact CASA's regulatory obligations

ANTR Division also maintains the coordination and safety systems activities that support the Regulatory Oversight and National Operations and Standards Divisions, the Aviation Safety Committee and Australia's State Safety Program.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.

Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

About us

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Culture and benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.

Contact Officer for enquiries:
Lydia Hambour | |

Closing Date for Applications:
11:59pm AEST Sunday,19 October 2025

For full details and information on the role please visit the Careers | Civil Aviation Safety Authority ). Applications for all CASA vacancies must be submitted through the CASA e-Recruitment portal.