Aviation Regulatory Adviser – Australia‑Pacific Partnerships for Aviation

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 periodic travel to Pacific Island countries over a 12‑18 month contract.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and draft the national SSP and NASP in collaboration with civil aviation authorities and other aviation stakeholders.
• Provide technical advisory, capacity‑building, and training on Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ICAO standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, coordinate with regional organisations, and support the establishment of intra‑sector committees or working groups.
• Produce monthly activity reports, draft and final SSP/NASP reports, and a comprehensive completion report.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in aviation safety oversight, safety management or regulatory work, preferably with a civil aviation authority.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in aviation, safety management or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience developing or implementing State Safety Programmes and National Aviation Safety Plans in line with ICAO Annex 19.

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 systems.