Air Traffic Controller

Department of Defence; Richmond; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence seeks an Executive Level 1 Air Traffic Controller to lead ATC operations at RAAF Base Richmond, overseeing supervision, training and policy guidance. The role requires independent decision making and robust people management in a high-pressure environment.

Ideal candidates will have ATC experience, familiarity with the Sydney basin and tower operations, and the ability to deliver expert policy advice. A strong focus on safety and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an Air Traffic Controller license and CASA Class 3 medical certificate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high-performing ATC team.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of an ATC as directed.
• Conduct and supervise ATC training including staff briefing and documentation.
• Motivate ATC trainees and provide guidance under pressure.
• Carry out secondary duties as directed.
• Lead and manage a cohesive, high-performing team using emotional intelligence.

Skills

ATC experience

Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Policy advice

Decision making

Education

ATC license

CASA Class 3 medical

Job description

This position fulfils the duties of an Air Traffic Control (ATC) line controller, Supervisor and Training officer.

The duties of an Executive Level 1 (EL1) Air Traffic Controller in Defence include the following:

• Performing duties of an Air Traffic Controller as directed.
• Conducting and supervising ATC training including staff briefing and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Motivating ATC trainees and providing guidance in achieving desired outcomes in a high-pressure environment.
• Conducting associated secondary duties as directed.
• Leading and managing a high-performing cohesive team, using emotional intelligence and sound people management skills.

About the Team

This position reports to the Deputy Flight Commander as part of the ATC team. The team provide Air Traffic Services (ATS) to aircraft utilising the RAAF Base Richmond airbase and associated restricted areas. We support ATS up to seven days a week, 15 hours a day.

This includes civilian aircraft, Australian Defence Force and international military aircraft. A key part of the teams work is supporting access to airspace for parachuting activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate has military or civilian ATC experience. Experience in the Sydney basin and tower operations is desirable.

An EL1 Air Traffic Controller will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform in a subject matter expert role. They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy advice.

They will bring in-depth knowledge of air traffic service provision and develop, implement, and review relevant policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with them.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ATC license in accordance with the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Class 3 medical certificate for ATC duties.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers