Public Works Committee Lead

Airservices Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Reporting and PWC Lead to coordinate and deliver critical Public Works Committee submissions and executive reporting across the ARFFS NexGen and Environment Portfolio.

You will partner with Portfolio Managers, Program Managers and Government Relations to ensure governance standards, data integrity and timely approvals, while communicating with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing complex Public Works Committee submissions.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, investment approval processes and assurance requirements.
• Experience producing executive and board-level reports for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, reporting and data visualisation capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Experience within government, infrastructure or major capital delivery environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality documentation.
• Experience using reporting and portfolio management tools such as Power BI, MS Project Online or similar.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and drive Public Works Committee submissions and executive reporting.
• Maintain governance standards and ensure timely approvals.
• Provide strategic advice and ensure data integrity across reporting.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Program Managers and Government Relations.
• Deliver complex infrastructure initiatives across Australia.

Skills

Public Works submissions

Governance frameworks

Executive reporting

Data visualisation

Stakeholder engagement

Government infrastructure

Written and verbal communication

Power BI

Microsoft Project Online

Education

Qualifications in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Project Online

Job description

• Lead critical government reporting and high-profile Public Works Committee submissions that shape major national infrastructure outcomes
• Full-time 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Melbourne (preferred) or Brisbane

Summary

Lead the coordination and delivery of Public Works Committee submissions, executive reporting and governance activities across a major infrastructure portfolio, ensuring strategic insights, data integrity and timely approvals.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As the Reporting and Public Works Committee (PWC) Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating, developing and driving critical Public Works Committee submissions and executive reporting across the ARFFS NexGen and Environment Portfolio. Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, Project Managers and ASA Government Relations, you will provide strategic advice, maintain governance standards and ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, ARFFS NexGen and Environment, you will join a collaborative team delivering complex infrastructure initiatives that support the future of aviation services across Australia.

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The Person

You are a highly organised and strategic professional who enjoys navigating complex stakeholder environments and transforming information into quality executive-level reporting. You are confident engaging with senior leaders, influencing outcomes and ensuring governance requirements are met without compromising delivery timelines.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience preparing complex Public Works Committee submissions.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, investment approval processes and assurance requirements.
• Experience producing executive and board-level reports for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, reporting and data visualisation capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Experience within government, infrastructure or major capital delivery environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality documentation.
• Experience using reporting and portfolio management tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Project Online or similar.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Monday 23rd Nov 2026.