About the opportunity
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) conducts safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. Safety, Risk and Intelligence (SRI) is a Branch of Air Navigation, Transformation and Risk (ANTR) Division and is responsible for analysis of safety data and the management of enterprise and aviation safety risk for the organisation, including the development of risk profiling to enhance CASA's and industry's decision making. The branch is also responsible for development of regulations, associated guidance material, as well as internal standardisation materials and advice related to safety management systems and risk management.
The Senior Risk Analyst operates with a high degree of autonomy, effectively resolving complex or sensitive issues and delivering high-quality outcomes that support CASA's strategic priorities. Working in the Aviation Risk Oversight team the Senior Risk Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive analysis and strategic recommendations that contribute to achieving CASA's goals. This role demands a thorough understanding of data management practices, advanced analytics software, and relevant regulatory frameworks, along with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and succinctly to diverse stakeholders.
The key duties of the position include
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:
- 5+ years appropriate experience in statistical and data analysis including in the identification, development and implementation of strategic risk metrics.
- Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in statistics, data analysis, or a related field.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SQL, R, Python, Matlab) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Highly-developed written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to present to complex risk information in a transparent and concise manner for Executives and Board members etc.
- Ability to work under direct/indirect guidance from CASA in accordance with established practices, operational needs, procedures, and assigned delegations.
- Ability to exercise initiative, analysis, problem solving, judgement, and decision-making and apply technical knowledge on matters where standards, policies and procedures may or may not cover the circumstances.
- Developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.
The following ideal candidate requirements are highly desirable:
- Knowledge and/or experience in risk management principles and practices, and SMS.
- Knowledge of Australia's aviation industry
- Project management experience
📌 Senior Risk Analyst
🏢 APS
📍 Adelaide