Public Works Committee Lead

About the role

Airservices Australia, a government-owned organisation managing 11% of the world's airspace and providing aviation rescue and fire-fighting services, is recruiting a Reporting and Public Works Committee (PWC) Lead. The role coordinates, develops and drives PWC submissions, executive reporting and governance activities across a major infrastructure portfolio, working with Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, Project Managers and ASA Government Relations. It reports to the Portfolio Manager of the ARFFS NexGen and Environment portfolio. The position is full-time, fixed term for 2 years, based in Victoria (Melbourne preferred or Brisbane).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Public Works Committee submissions, executive reporting and governance activities across the ARFFS NexGen and Environment portfolio.
• Provide strategic advice and maintain governance standards so submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to turn information into quality executive-level reporting.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience preparing complex Public Works Committee submissions.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, investment approval processes and assurance requirements.
• Experience producing executive and board-level reports and within government, infrastructure or major capital delivery environments.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Qualification in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident, as an ASIC is required; successful applicants must complete a background check (police record check, ASIC and possibly a national security clearance).

Required skills

• Advanced analytical, reporting and data visualisation capabilities.
• Experience with reporting and portfolio management tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Project Online or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

Applications are submitted online through the Airservices careers site and close on 23 November 2026.