Aviation Regulatory Adviser for Pacific Aviation Program

About the role

The Australia‑Pacific Partnerships for Aviation (P4A) program seeks experienced Aviation Regulatory Advisers to support Pacific partners in developing national State Safety Programmes (SSP) and National Aviation Safety Plans (NASP). The role is home‑office based with regular travel to Pacific Island countries over a 12‑18 month contract starting December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with national regulatory authorities and aviation operators to design and draft the SSP and NASP, ensuring they are realistic for small, capacity‑constrained aviation systems.
• Provide technical advisory, training, and capacity‑building initiatives, including Safety Management Systems (SMS) awareness training, to improve compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and related standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, coordinate with regional organisations, and support the establishment of intra‑sector committees or working groups.
• Produce draft and final reports for the SSP, NASP, and a comprehensive completion report outlining activities, achievements, and recommendations.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in aviation, safety management or a related field, or equivalent industry/regulatory experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation safety oversight, safety management, or regulatory work, preferably with a civil aviation authority.
• Proven experience developing or implementing State Safety Programmes and National Aviation Safety Plans in line with ICAO standards.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Annex 19.
• Expertise in Safety Management Systems (SMS) and state safety oversight obligations.
• Ability to scale regulatory frameworks for small, capacity‑constrained aviation environments while maintaining compliance.
• Design and delivery of training and capacity‑building programmes for aviation stakeholders.