Section Manager Safety Intelligence And Analysis

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 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 (SMS) and risk management.

The Safety Intelligence and Analysis (SIA) Section provides analytical and data services to CASA and State Safety Program (SSP) partner agencies including the provision of robust, accurate and timely evidence-based information to support decisions. The team also develops self-service tools / products to allow business areas to have ready and ongoing access to data and data analysis capabilities. The Safety Intelligence and Analysis Section will also support CASA business areas.

Section Manager Safety Intelligence and Analysis works under the broad direction of the National Manager Safety, Risk and Intelligence (Chief Risk Officer) and utilises open and effective communication skills to provide high-quality advice to support the development of complex to highly-complex risk management strategies and associated material and process, including support to other CASA branches and key internal and external stakeholders. This role draws upon the knowledge and experience of other technical specialists within and external to CASA as required. This is a leadership position that leads complex and highly complex projects involving a multi-disciplinary team of risk, regulatory, safety and performance professionals. This role works with a high level of autonomy under broad direction with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes.

The Section Manager Safety Intelligence and Analysis is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

• Manage and lead a team of safety analysts to deliver organisational safety analysis, insight, research and reporting to identify operational safety performance issues, trends and emerging support CASA's strategic initiatives.
• Identify and lead innovative solutions including developing and implementing safety data analysis process, methodologies and analytical tools, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with relevant standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance process, methodologies and tools to ensure the integrity and reliability of data utilised in support of regulatory decisions.
• Analyse and provide advice/ recommendations on aviation safety-related issues, trends and emerging operational risks.
• Provide guidance and support in the development of CASA policy and procedures governing safety data management, including surveys, surveillance and audit-related data collection.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to determine data needs, provide technical guidance, and facilitate data-driven decision-making processes.
• Represent and advocate on behalf of CASA across internal and external stakeholders including other government agencies, international organisations, and the aviation industry on safety data collection, sharing and analysis.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification including statistical analysis (e.g., Mathematics, Data Science, Accounting or Finance).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a specialist team or demonstrated people management experience with an ability to coach and mentor staff and lead a team to deliver on challenging objectives.
• Recent and extensive (5 years) operational statistical analysis experience, having delivered positive safety outcomes within an operational setting.
• Ability to work under indirect guidance from CASA in accordance with established regulatory 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.
• Highly developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.
• A working knowledge of the aviation industry, civil aviation legislation, and relevant national and international aviation standards.

The following ideal candidate requirements are desirable:

• Knowledge and/or experience in risk management principles and practices, and SMS.
• Project management experience.
• Developed knowledge of the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of ICAO safety intelligence related standards and recommended practices.
• An Australian Class C drivers' licence.

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.

How to apply

Your application will be submitted using our online e-recruitment portal and will need to include:

• a current resume (maximum 3 pages)
• a one-page pitch (maximum 750-words)
• your personal information, which may include details of two referees, one of which is your current supervisor, and
• any other information requested in the job advertisement (e.g., reprint of pilot license, certified copy of qualifications).

The pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role, why you want to work for us. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role. The STAR model can be used to help you structure each work example by outlining the Situation, Task, Action and Result you obtained.

You can submit your application in Word or PDF format, please ensure you do not use any unique characters in the naming of your documents.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email.

If you have problems submitting your application or do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt, please contact our Recruitment Team during business hours (AEST) by emailing [email protected] or calling , prior to the closing date.

Candidates will be assessed on merit and a combination of assessments methods may be used, including application, testing, interview, and referee comments.

Reasonable adjustments

CASA will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disability to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.

Requests for reasonable adjustments can be made in your online application or by contacting the [email protected] or calling during business hours (AEST).

What it's like to work at CASA

You will be supported to manage all areas of your life in an inclusive work environment, with attractive workplace conditions, including flexible working arrangements.

Through our CASA awards, people are recognised for innovation and continuous improvement, leadership at all levels, inclusive behaviour and going 'above and beyond' to assist the aviation community and colleagues. We support continuous learning and development with a comprehensive training calendar, studies assistance, certified technical training, and leadership development.

You will be provided with challenging, meaningful diverse work. If you are excited and energized by change and innovation and you are looking to contribute to both aviation safety and to the Australian public, join us and be part of our ongoing transformation.

We seek and value people from diverse backgrounds and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are a respectful workplace, and we expect ethical behaviour by all, aligned to our CASA values.

We have established diversity networks and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTIQA community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.

More information

Further information about working at CASA and applying for this role can be found on our careers page.