Aviation Medical Officer

Um Holdings; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking a doctor to join its aviation medical team as an Aviation Medical Officer within the Client Services Centre Branch. This developmental role builds capability in aviation medical certification under senior clinical supervision.

Ideal candidates bring strong clinical foundations and an interest in aviation medicine, occupational medicine or safety-critical medicine, with Canberra preferred as the work location.

Qualifications

• General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility.
• Desire to develop clinical capability in aviation and regulatory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aviation medical certification assessments for pilots and air traffic controllers.
• Review specialist reports and support risk-based fitness-for-duty decisions.
• Work under supervision to apply regulatory medical standards.

Skills

Sound clinical judgement

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Escalation awareness

Aviation medical standards

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based decision making

Interest in aviation/occupational/reg

Education

General Registration with AHPRA

Job description

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking a doctor to join its aviation medical team as an Aviation Medical Officer within the Client Services Centre Branch.

As an Aviation Medical Officer, you will contribute directly to aviation safety by undertaking aviation medical certification assessments for pilots and air traffic controllers. Working under the supervision and guidance of the Manager – Medical Certification (MMC) and alongside experienced colleagues, you will apply your clinical expertise to assess medical information, review specialist reports and support risk-based decisions regarding fitness for aviation duties.

This is a developmental role designed to build capability and expertise in aviation medical certification under senior clinical supervision.

This is an opportunity for doctors to apply their existing clinical judgement and experience in a regulatory medical setting focused on aeromedical assessment, fitness for aviation duties and risk-based medical decision-making, while developing expertise in aviation and regulatory medicine.

You do not need to already be an aviation medicine specialist to apply. Doctors with strong general clinical foundations and an interest in aviation medicine, occupational medicine, fitness-for-duty assessment or safety-critical medicine are encouraged to apply.

Canberra is highly preferred as the work location for this role. The role may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, with a minimum commitment of 0.7 FTE (3.5 days per week), and may require occasional interstate travel.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Sound clinical judgement and analytical skills.
• Broad clinical knowledge and the ability to assess and interpret medical information from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document clinical reasoning.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision within established regulatory practices and assigned delegations.
• Ability to recognise when a matter requires senior clinical advice or escalation.
• Understanding of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, aviation medical standards, certification principles and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• An evidence-based and considered approach to clinical decision-making.
• Interest in developing expertise in aviation, occupational or regulatory medicine.

Doctors from a range of clinical backgrounds may be suitable, including general practice, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, occupational health, rehabilitation, defence health or other areas involving assessment of fitness, function or risk.

Mandatory qualifications, licenses and experience

• General Registration (without conditions that would limit the performance of the duties of the role) as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligibility for such full registration.

Desirable experience and interests

• Experience in aviation medical assessment or assessment of fitness for safety-critical work.
• Experience in occupational health, pre-employment medicals, fitness-for-duty or return-to-work assessments.
• Experience preparing regulatory, occupational or medico-legal medical reports.
• Interest in developing capability in Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) medical review work, with training supported where required.
• Interest in further professional development in aviation medicine, including DAME training and/or relevant postgraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and the CASA Enterprise Agreement. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• The position’s occupant must be a Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance as required.
• Undertake and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of CASA’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Directive and Procedure.

Please read the Position Description to find out more.

Affirmative Measures

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.

Closing Date for Applications: 11:30pm, AEST Sunday 22 November 2026

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