Governance and Improvement Lead

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the worlds airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australias 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 Australias aviation industry safe every day of the year both in the air and on the ground.

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 return you will be a valued team member be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting ever-evolving aviation industry.

Our Leaders

Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always Service first Love what we do Work as one Own it to connect people with their world safely.

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

The Role and the Team

As a key member of the Capital Portfolio Management Branch leadership group youll lead the governance and improvement function for the organisation. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Run the secretariat function for the Capital Investment Committee (and associated committees)
• Ensuring compliance with the Capital Portfolio Management Framework
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for improving capital investment portfolio management standards and templates
• Embedding continuous improvement practices across the Branch and broader capital investment ecosystem

Youll work closely with portfolio leads project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and informed investment decisions.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

PD - Governance and Improvement Lead .pdf

The Person

A confident leader who thrives in complex environments you influence strategic direction and bring clarity under pressure. Being able to foster collaboration is second nature and you maintain a positive solution-focused approach. Your ability to remain calm in the face of urgent decisions andmanage critical requests methodically and communicate effectively will be key.

What You Will Bring

Experience: Considerable expertise in governance portfolio management capital investment finance or similar discipline with strong governance acumen and exposure to portfolio or project management.

Skills: Leadership stakeholder engagement ability to guide stakeholders and the ability to create compelling presentations and reports.

Qualifications:Bachelors degree in engineering Business Finance Accounting or related field and/or experience

Attributes: Adaptability resilience and a commitment to fostering a can-do culture within your team.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Christine Collins TA Partner at

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application including a Cover Letter and CV online before Applications close 12noon (AEST) Friday 21 November 2025.

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