Strategic Programs Principal — Aviation Regulation

Um Holdings; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career development

Job summary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia seeks a Principal – Strategic Programs to provide senior strategic and program expertise across complex initiatives. You will bridge strategy and execution, translating priorities into coordinated programs with measurable outcomes, and influence senior stakeholders to drive CASA priorities.

You will work with the NOS division and Emerging Technology and Regulatory Change branch, contributing to regulatory outcomes and organisational capability,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic development, organisational transformation, regulatory reform or related field.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical programs with clear outcomes and measures.
• Proven track record in influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment without formal authority.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, planning and delivery of complex strategic programs that meet CASA priorities and regulatory outcomes.
• Manage programs within tight timeframes, shaping long-term strategy and work plans.
• Partner with CASA senior leaders to drive alignment and provide trusted advisory input.
• Translate technical work into business outcomes, balancing short-term needs with long-term vision.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and strengthen CASA’s capability to deliver complex initiatives.
• Deliver programs within timeframes, with governance, risk, dependencies and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic translation

Communication excellence

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia seeks a Principal – Strategic Programs to provide senior strategic and program expertise across complex initiatives. You will bridge strategy and execution, translating priorities into coordinated programs with measurable outcomes, and influence senior stakeholders to drive CASA priorities.

You will work with the NOS division and Emerging Technology and Regulatory Change branch, contributing to regulatory outcomes and organisational capability,