The Organisation
Airservices is a government-owned corporation providing safe and environmentally sound air traffic control management and related airside services to the aviation industry. In a region covering 11 per cent of the world's surface, we manage air traffic operations for around 75 million passengers on more than three million flights every year.
Our vision is connecting the Australian Aviation industry to deliver world best industry performance. To align with our vision we recruit people who demonstrate our values - excellence, inclusion, cohesion and initiative which drives our positive organisational culture.
The Role
Our vibrant Air Traffic Management Systems Support (ATMSS) team based in Melbourne are currently seeking a, Team Leader to join their high performing team to provide tactical management and leadership in supporting the National Air Traffic Control System.
In this team leader position you will report directly to the ATMSS Manager . As the team leader you will provide the overall leadership of the ATMSS Engineering Support team taking into account the management of planning, task assignment, ongoing continuous improvement, performance reporting, anticipated resource requirements and staff initiated issues.
This role is primarily a technical role and will require complex engineering assessment of the systems supported by ATMSS in order to form an accurate picture of effort required to ensure integrity and continuity of service of the systems. Good Communication skills are essential as you will be required to liaise directly with Air Traffic Control and key Subject Matter Experts on a daily basis.
The role provides advice to the ATMSS Manager on workforce planning & scheduling issues affecting the systems supported by ATMSS. This will enable the ATMSS Manager to balance demand and workflow across the business unit identifying peaks and troughs to enable better overall resource management.
Within this exciting and challenging role you will be:
- Guiding, mentoring and developing a team of Software and Systems engineers in support of our National Air Traffic Control system;
- Liaising with key Subject Matter Experts to ensure that safety and business risks are identified, assessed and managed;
- Continually reviewing and, where necessary, improving systems to achieve industry best practice with application support models and related supplier relationships;
- Analysing data, recognising trends, and identifying opportunities for improving methods, systems and practices of the ATMSS Engineering Support team; and
- Investigating technical issues and presenting information with recommendations for decisions by senior management.
- Assessing the level of skills required, and potential skills shortfalls, in the future provision of systems supported by ATMSS Engineering Support.
The Person
Your Technical, IT or Engineering degree or diploma and demonstrated experience in similar roles as well as your comprehensive understanding of technical workforce planning and scheduling will set the platform for you to excel within this role.
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will assist you in building and maintaining productive working relationships across the organisation with both internal and external stakeholders.
Your success in leading and mentoring a team, including the proven ability to influence and motivate others to get the job accomplished will see you meet and exceed the business needs. Your proven experience in developing others through actively participating in cross training activities within your team will further assist you in achieving success within this role.
The Benefits
In return for your specialised expertise and knowledge, commitment and ability to deliver, we will reward you with a diverse and challenging career, with excellent remuneration and an opportunity to work with a highly skilled and supportive team within a values driven organisation.
To apply for this position please lodge an application along with a covering letter outlining your knowledge, experience, qualifications and why you think you are suitable for the role via the APPLY button below.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the position description before lodging an application.
Further information can be sought by clicking on the position description link or contacting Richard Walsh via email at Richard.walsh@airservicesaustralia.com
Applications close at 11pm on Wednesday 13th of June, 2012.
Airservices Australia values social and cultural diversity and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.
In the interests of safety, we test for alcohol and other drugs.
| Salary: | TP3 - $93,430 - $144,114 + 12.5% super |
| Location: | Melbourne |
| Position No: | 493233 |
| Work Type: | Full time permanent |
| Closing Date: | 13 Jun 2012 11:00pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time |
