- Are you ready to be at the forefront of aviation technology?
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting where every decision matters.
- Play a critical role in ensuring the safety of millions of passengers worldwide.
- Multiple positions throughout Australia.
We are currently accepting applications from international experienced Air Traffic Controllers.
Are you an experienced ATC ready for a fresh start? Join the Airservices Australia team and experience the best of both worlds: a rewarding career and an extraordinary life in Australia. With its stunning landscapes, world-class cities, and a lifestyle that offers the perfect balance between work and family, Australia is where opportunity meets lifestyle.
Australia isn't just a place to work - it's a place to truly live. Airservices is currently offering sponsorship through a four-year Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (subclass 482), with eventual eligibility for Permanent Residency. We also have an attractive relocation package on offer to assist you and your family with this exciting move.
The Aviation industry is rapidly changing and it’s an exciting time delivering first-of-kind services and technologies. Make your mark in one of Australia’s nationally significant agencies, with responsibility for making our skies safer, more efficient and cleaner.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.
Our dynamic and diverse teams operate from locations across the country from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. We keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.
We’re shaping a once-in-a-century step-change. Given the emergence of new airspace users, new aerodromes, and a range of new crewed and uncrewed aircraft, we are working closely with our customers and the community, as we adapt our service offerings to cater to these new and diverse aviation participants, ensuring we continue to keep our skies safe while balancing our environmental and social responsibilities.
We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service-first mindset and embrace a challenge or two to explore a career with Airservices.
The Role & The Team
Why Airservices? We offer excellent opportunities, ongoing training throughout your career, and exceptional benefits. You will collaborate with a diverse group of people while doing meaningful work that benefits the Australian community and visitors.
We are currently seeking applications from previously trained and rated Air Traffic Controllers who hold a minimum 5 years' ATC operational experience. This is a great opportunity for a passionate and delivery focused professional to build a career in one of Australia's most exciting and forward-thinking organisations.
Training requirements (duration and location) will be based on individual Training Needs Analysis. Training locations may include Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth and duration can be between 1-3 months, dependant on individual experience.
The Person
- Hold a current rating and endorsement in an ATC environment.
- Hold an Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) level 6 English language proficiency.
- Have a minimum of five years' ATC operational experience and have been working within an operational ATC environment within the last three years.
- Be able to provide certified documentation and referees to support your application.
- Have or able to gain a Class 3 Medical.
- Undertake training in Australia.
FAQs Before You Apply
Terms and Conditions of Employment:
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The position of Experienced Air Traffic Controller is permanent full-time employment.
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You will be employed in the role of Air Traffic Controller (ATC) on a full-time basis and may subsequently be employed in other roles as determined by Airservices. Your main duties and responsibilities are as discussed with you at the time of application. Airservices may vary these duties and responsibilities from time to time or assign you additional duties and responsibilities.
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You will be employed under the Air Services Act 1995 The Airservices Australia (Air Traffic Control & Supporting Air Traffic Services) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023 (the Agreement) will apply to your employment. The terms and conditions of your employment will be as set out in the Agreement.
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Neither the Agreement nor any successor industrial instrument form part of any employment contract between you and Airservices.
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Airservices policies and procedures pertaining to employment matters, including the Code of Conduct, do not form part of the terms and conditions of your employment. However, you will be required to comply with Airservices policies and procedures.
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As an ATC you may be transferred between locations. In accepting any offers of employment, you acknowledge that as an ATC you can be transferred to any location within Australia on a temporary, term, or permanent basis as determined by Airservices within the provisions of the Agreement. You may be entitled to relocation assistance in accordance with the transfer entitlements outlined in the Agreement.
Salary Arrangements
Your commencement salary will be determined and aligned to your years of experience as an air traffic controller:
- Min 5 years experience (commence training ATC 4 then level 5 when endorsed)
- 6 years experience (commence training ATC 5 then level 6 when endorsed)
- 7 years of experience (commence training ATC 6 then level 7 when endorsed)
- 8+ years of experience (commence training ATC 7 then level 8 when endorsed)
Licensing as an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) requires attainment of a Class 3 Medical Certificate in accordance with medical standards specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The medical standards are specified in Part 67 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs). Any individual who is unable to meet the prescribed medical standards for Air Traffic Controller's will be ineligible to be issued with an ATC licence by CASA, and hence, will automatically be ineligible for ATC training and/or employment with Airservices Australia.
Please take the time to read Regulation 67.160 of Part 67 of the CASRs before lodging your application. You can find the regulations on CASA's website. In the event that you have any doubt about your ability to meet the prescribed medical standards, we strongly encourage you to seek further information from CASA before you submit your application. Telephone: 131 757.
Police Records Check
Airservices Australia recruitment policy requires that any individual being considered for appointment to the organisation undergo a "Police Records Check" which identifies any past convictions, or present or pending criminal charges against that individual. Any offer of training and subsequent employment with Airservices Australia is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a successful check. Applicants who have been living overseas may be required to provide additional information including overseas police records check in English.
Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Security Clearance
Please note: Over the next few years, Airservices will be introducing new technology and systems including the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS), which may result in some positions needing to obtain a National Security Clearance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework.
How to Apply
To submit your application please apply via the link and upload a copy of your resume, cover letter and qualifications.
Please visit our website for further information about becoming an Air Traffic Controller with Airservices Australia.
For any questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team via asainternational@airservicesaustralia.com
This is an ongoing campaign. If you have applied recently, please do not submit a new application as we keep all applications on file and regularly reassess suitability.