About CASA
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is a government body that regulates aviation safety in Australia.
We license pilots, register aircraft, oversee aviation safety and promote safety awareness. We also make sure that the aviation community and the public use and administer Australian airspace safely.
In July 1995, we were established as an independent statutory authority. We operate within a legislative framework made up of acts, regulations, associated legislative instruments and guidance material.
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.
The CASA’s Vison, Mission, and Values
Our vision, mission and values inform our staff, stakeholders, and partners of our shared responsibilities to keep our skies safe.
Our vision - Safe skies for all.
Our mission - To promote a positive and collaborative safety culture through a fair, effective and efficient aviation safety regulatory system, supporting our aviation community.
Our values - Excellence, Courage, Teamwork, Fairness, Integrity, Respect & Innovation
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.
Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process. Affirmative measures vacancies are only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people with disability. To be engaged under the affirmative measures provision, evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian heritage or disability will be required.
The Division
National Operations and Standards Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of the civil aviation safety regulatory scheme, associated guidance and supporting materials. This includes the consideration of policy initiatives and engaging with stakeholders on international standards and recommended practices and their associated documents. The range of responsibilities includes personnel licensing, flight operations, airworthiness, air navigation, airspace, aerodromes, and remotely piloted aircraft systems. The Division is also responsible for provision of regulatory services and surveillance, including aircraft certification and production, simulator certification, air navigation services and airspace.
The Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference in the aviation industry?
Do you believe in safe skies for all?
Would you like job security and work in a flexible environment where your skills are valued?
Then apply now!
The Aviation Safety Inspector (ANS) is part of a small team in the CNS/ATM Section that is part of the Air Navigation, Airspace and Aerodromes Branch. This Branch conducts frontline activities for CASA including entry control, ongoing surveillance and where required enforcement of air traffic control training and service providers, aeronautical telecommunications, communications, navigation and surveillance services, aerodrome rescue and firefighting services, instrument approach designers and aeronautical information management. The Branch also exercise CASA's authority for the regulation of Australian-administered airspace and provides relevant advice to Government, ICAO fora, industry and internally.
The Aviation Safety Inspector works under general direction and demonstrates and exercises both initiative and judgment in the provision of highly developed technical knowledge and expertise in complex, or unusual matters where existing standards, policies and procedures may not cover the circumstances. This role requires a highly developed regulatory knowledge to undertake work of a challenging or complex nature and may include undertaking detailed or sensitive projects that have broader impacts for CASA and the broader Aviation Industry.
Please visit the CASA Careers website and download the candidate pack for further information about this opportunity and eligibility requirements.
For initial enquiries please contact Brad Parker via Brad.parker@casa.gov.au.