Aps4 - Airport Building Control Coordinator, Airports

Our Department Values

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The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

We have a full-time opportunity at the APS4 level to join the Airport Building Control section on a ongoing basis.

The Airports Branch oversees and provides government policy and regulatory advice on matters relating to 21 operational federal leased airports across Australia. The Branch undertakes effective and efficient regulation of federal leased airports to ensure the operations of airports, as nationally significant infrastructure, remain in the public interest.

The Airport Building Control Section is responsible for the administration of building and construction activities at federal leased airports in line with the Airports Act 1996 and the Airport (Building Control) Regulations 1996, including management of a network of external Airport Building Controllers (ABCs) around Australia.

Officers in the section exercise regulatory functions under the Airports Acts 1996, the Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996, monitor the application of the Act and ensure compliance. The Airport Building Control section coordinates the national network of contracted ABCs and assists them in undertaking their duties by being the point of contact within the department.

What will you do?

The Airport Building Control Coordinator typically is the primary point of contact for the ABC Helpdesk and engages directly with the ABCs to problem solve and troubleshoot any regulatory issues as well as monitoring the system administration of the online system (Airport Building Control Online – ABCO) which all building activity applications and approvals are processed.

We seek candidates with demonstrated ability in project management, compliance/assurance, and interpreting legislation who have strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to support the regulatory functions of the section. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with people across the department, other Government agencies, and externally with Airport Lessee Companies (ALCs) and other stakeholders while fulfilling their regulatory functions.

As an Airport Building Control Coordinator, you can expect to:

• Support the regulatory oversight of, and advise on, building certification requirements, procedures and compliance at federal leased airports.
• Apply critical and strategic thinking in the review of legislation, regulations, data and stakeholder engagement to inform policy development and decisions.
• Oversight and manage the ABC onboarding and Statutory Appointment process.
• Ensure that Airport Building Control suppliers are compliant with any contractual, regulatory, or legislative obligations.
• Coordinate and chair network-wide teleconferences that provide the department an opportunity to directly liaise with the ABC network.
• Support the administration of various legislation, including (but not limited to): Airports Act 1996, Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996, Airports Regulations 2024, and Airports (Environmental Protection) Regulations 1997.

Who are we looking for ?

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS4 Work Level Standards.

A role in the Airport Building Control section offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenges facing the aviation sector in a collegiate and collaborative workplace. Project management and stakeholder engagement are a core component of the role and offers excellent opportunities to gain experience in collaborating with departmental staff and external stakeholders.

Staff working at the APS4 level are required to have functional expertise that contributes to team goals and be able to provide advice to more senior staff using policy and practice as a guide. Where candidates don’t have the information available, they would be required to be able to use research methods to remain informed and up to date. Candidates would be able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on moderately complex operational matters, and resolve enquiries by providing information whilst building a rapport and maintaining the relationship.

As this role is focused on service delivery, candidates are required to demonstrate the ability to investigate and manage referred enquiries and undertake assessments and review decisions using sound judgement, legislative interpretation, and the ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include the demonstrated ability to:

• Contribute to strong levels of regulatory compliance development, assessment, monitoring, and reporting while engaging consistently and appropriately with risk.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply legislation to inform quality and timely decision making on complex issues.

• Manage and adapt to competing priorities, and navigate uncertainty.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer?

Flexible working arrangements are available where appropriate, including home-based work.

We are also dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but enhances the overall quality of our work.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application

• Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.

• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

  
  

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 19 January 2025.

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 1 (one) page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV, no more than 3(Three)pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application. Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

Timeline and Assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

• Applications open: 6 January 2025
• Applications close: 19 January 2025
• Application shortlisting: 24 January 2025
• Further assessments: 5 February 2025
• Selection report finalised: 21 February 2025
• Offers and announcements: 28 February 2025

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

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