Future ANSP Standards Lead

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Brisbane or Melbourne location
• Influence the future of Australian air traffic management and aviation standards

Shape the future of Australian aviation by leading the development and implementation of emerging air traffic management standards. Apply your technical expertise to influence industry outcomes, support regulatory change and contribute to the continued evolution of Australia's air navigation system.

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 communities.

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.

Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus, Develop and Value our people every day.

An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates effectively and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability.

Reporting to the ATM Standards & Assurance Manager, the Future ANSP Standards Lead is responsible for identifying, assessing and implementing emerging Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) standards and regulatory requirements. Working closely with regulators, industry stakeholders and technical specialists, you will provide expert leadership across air traffic management standards, operational policy, assurance and change implementation, ensuring Airservices remains aligned with international best practice and evolving operational needs.

You will join the Air Traffic Management Standards & Assurance team within the Chief Airspace & Network Officer group. This highly specialised team is responsible for the standards, governance and assurance frameworks that underpin Australia's air traffic management system. Team members are recognised experts in their field and are passionate about delivering safe, practical and future-focused outcomes for the aviation industry.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:  Position Description - Future ANSP Standards Lead (3).pdf

This is a highly specialised aviation leadership role. We are seeking an experienced aviation professional with the technical credibility to influence standards development, navigate complex regulatory environments and build strong relationships across industry, government and operational stakeholders. You will bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and the ability to lead people and outcomes in a safety-critical environment.

The successful applicant will have:

• Proven capability navigating complex regulatory, operational or strategic challenges while building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships across operational, executive, regulatory and industry audiences.
• Experience evaluating emerging aviation technologies, standards and operational concepts, and translating their implications into practical operational or regulatory outcomes.
• A strategic and future-focused mindset, with the ability to identify emerging aviation trends, technologies and regulatory developments and translate them into practical standards, policy and operational outcomes that support long-term industry success.
• Recognised experience representing an organisation in industry, regulatory or international forums as a credible technical subject matter expert.
• Proven ability to lead technical specialists and deliver outcomes through collaboration, influence and partnership.
• Success leading teams through change and uncertainty while maintaining engagement, focus and delivery.
• Experience operating within an Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), aviation regulator, military air traffic management environment or comparable aviation operational organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and their application within an operational aviation environment.
• Experience developing, implementing or governing air traffic management standards, operational procedures, aviation policies or regulatory frameworks.

• Significant experience within air traffic management, aviation standards, aviation regulation, airspace management, aeronautical information services, operational assurance or a closely related aviation discipline.
• Demonstrated experience implementing complex regulatory, operational or organisational change within a safety-critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience engaging, influencing and negotiating with senior leaders, regulators, government bodies and industry stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting and applying ICAO and/or CASA requirements within an operational aviation environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in aviation, aviation management, engineering, aviation safety or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Should you require further information, please contact:

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before 11.55pm (AEST) on Thurs 26th November

Advertised: 10 Nov 2026 12:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Application close: 26 Nov 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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