The opportunity we have available The International Aviation Branch is responsible for providing policy advice on international aviation industry issues, undertaking economic and market analysis and regulation of international aviation, coordinating Australia's engagement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) including on aviation environment and facilitation issues. It also provides analytical and governance support to the International Air Services Commission. The International Air Services Commission (the IASC) is an independent statutory authority responsible for the allocation of capacity entitlements available to Australian international carriers for the operation of international airline services. The capacity allocated by the IASC comes from entitlements available under Australia's air services arrangements with other economies. In allocating capacity, the IASC assesses the merits of claims by applicants under specified public benefit criteria. The Commission is comprised of a Chairperson and up to two Members, appointed on a part-time basis. It is assisted in its work by a small office, staffed by two officers of the Department. The office is headed by a Director (EL2), supported by a Senior Adviser (APS 6) and provides advice and assistance to the Commissioners on all aspects of the Commission's operations. The APS 6 position is within the International Aviation Branch and directly reports to the Director of the Commission. The key duties of the position include What will you do? We are seeking a highly motivated and talented person to join our team at the APS6 level. In this role you will provide analytical advice and a range of services to the Commission to assist the Commissioners to perform their role effectively and efficiently. As Senior Adviser, you can expect to: Support the Director in providing research and analytical advice to the Commissioners on cases before the Commission, in accordance with legislation. Contribute to a range of written material, including preparation of decisions, Commission meeting papers, correspondence, briefings, Annual Report and other material as required. Take responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Commission's internal database and dedicated website. Build collaborative working relationships with a range of government and industry stakeholders to achieve objectives and outcomes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, including the design and implementation of Commission procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and APS policy and practices. Manage a range of office services required to support the Commission. In particular, manage meeting, travel arrangements, purchasing, human resources issues and record management, as well as other administrative tasks. Achieve results and quality outcomes, working in a small team on multiple activities at any given time, within tight time frames. Undertake coordination and policy work within other areas of the International Aviation Branch, particularly related to international aviation environment and facilitation issues, subject to the workload of the Commission. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards. As the successful candidate, you will bring: Effective communication both written and verbal, clearly articulating information in a variety of written and oral formats. Strategic thinking and the ability to research and analyse information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions, while exercising good judgement. Experience interpreting legislation and regulation is desirable. Stakeholder engagement to build and manage effective partnerships that engage stakeholders in understanding the issues and achieve successful outcomes. Excellent organisational skills including the ability to multitask under time pressures to meet deadlines. Capacity to achieve results and quality outcomes by collaborating effectively and showing initiative and leadership, working in a small team delivering multiple outcomes at any given time, often within tight timeframes. Great attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgement , apply reason, common sense and sensitivity when assessing a wide variety of material. Self-awareness and a commitment to personal development, contribute new ideas and identify opportunities to improve processes. Experience working in international aviation and Government agency support functions is desirable, but not essential.
