APS6 - Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and; Canberra; Híbrido; AUD 100.000 - 118.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is recruiting multiple APS6 positions in the Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability. Roles are based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide with hybrid work arrangements and a baseline vetting security clearance.

Salary ranges from $99,733 to $118,084 per year plus 15.4% superannuation.

Formación

• Work independently with limited direction and deliver quality outcomes.
• Research, interpret and apply legislation including maintaining knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Provide accurate and specialised advice and anticipate problems for issues management.
• Demonstrate cultural capability and engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Implement programs administered by the division.
• Anticipate risks and provide expert advice on complex policy and regulation.
• Develop and support relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare influential advice, reports, papers, and correspondence for Ministers and senior executives.

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

APS6 - Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Canberra ACT

$99,733 - $118,084 a year

Contract, Full time

Hybrid

4d ago , from Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

APS6 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Title:

APS6 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Classification(s):

Employment Type:

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing, Full Time

Business Division:

Domestic Aviation & Reform

Branch / Section:

Multiple Branches

Location:

We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work).

These roles are located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area.

Security Clearance:

Baseline Vetting

Job Reference No:

48280

Contact Officer:

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Friday 6 November 2026

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

APS6 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Title:

APS6 – Multiple Positions, Domestic Aviation & Reform Division, Affirmative Measures, Disability

Classification(s):

APS Level 6

Employment Type:

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing, Full Time

Salary:

$99,733- $118,084per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Business Division:

Domestic Aviation & Reform

Branch / Section:

Multiple Branches

Location:

We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work).

These roles are located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area.

Security Clearance:

Baseline Vetting

Job Reference No:

48280

Contact Officer:

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Friday 6 November 2026

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

The opportunity we have available

Help shape policies and programs that influence Australia’s aviation sector.The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division is recruiting APS6 officers to work on nationally significant aviation priorities. You will contribute to work that has economic, environmental and community impact, while gaining exposure to senior decision-makers, industry and governments across Australia.

The Domestic Aviation and Reform Division provides policy leadership, regulatory stewardship and program delivery across Australia's domestic aviation sector. The division develops advice for Government, regulates leased federal airports and associated environmental and planning frameworks, administers aviation programs and grants, supports aviation consumer reforms, and works with industry, airports, communities and other governments to maintain a safe, competitive, sustainable and connected aviation system that serves Australia's national interests. We have several opportunities at the APS6 level.

What you will do

Multiple branches across the Domestic Aviation and Reform Division are seeking staff at the APS6 level including the:

• Airport Environment Branch;
• Domestic Policy & Programs Branch;
• Airports Branch; and
• Sydney Airport Slots & Consumer Aviation Reform Branch.

The duties across the Branches vary, and the roles are varied and dynamic but typical duties include:

• Implement programs administered by the division
• Anticipate risks and provide expert advice to drive practical solutions on more complex areas of policy and regulation
• Develop and support complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and apply comprehensive work knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines to situations involving complexity and sensitivity which require considerable interpretation and analysis.
• Prepare influential advice, reports, papers, and correspondence for Ministers and senior executives

You do not need to be an aviation specialist to apply. We are looking for capable, curious and collaborative people who can analyse complex issues, communicate clearly and exercise sound judgement. We will support you to build the aviation knowledge needed for the role.

Inherent requirements for the role

The successful candidates for these positions will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6Work level standards.

In addition to the duties outlined in the section above, the inherent requirements for these roles include an ability to:

• Work with independence, subject to limited direction against established priorities, practices and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes.
• Research, interpret and apply legislation, including maintaining knowledge of relevant legislation and international conventions.
• Provide accurate and specialised advice including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management.
• Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Assist in strategic planning, program and project management and/or policy development.
• All positions require proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on CountryAgreementand the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

As an APS6 you will be expected to:

• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling