Experienced Air Traffic Controller - International Applicants

Lifestyle

Incredible Lifestyle: Enjoy the perfect balance between work and leisure in one of Australia’s unique cities. Whether you're unwinding on gorgeous beaches, exploring national parks, or embracing a vibrant city life, Australia offers something for everyone.

Aviation Excellence

Use state-of-the-art and evolving technologies to ensure the safe movement of aircraft throughout Australian airspace.

Career Impact

Make a lasting impact on the future of aviation by joining our team, where your expertise will help shape the safety and efficiency of Australia’s skies.

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.

The Person

• Hold a current rating and endorsement in an Air Traffic Control environment.
• Hold an Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) level 6 English language proficiency.
• Have a minimum of five years' Air Traffic Control civilian operational experience and have been working within an operational ATC environment within the last six months.
• Be able to provide certified documentation and referees to support your application.
• Undertake training for 1-3 months in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth based on individual Training Needs Analysis.
• Have, or be willing to obtain a CASA Class 3 Medical.
• Willing to undergo a Police Records Check to obtain an Aviation Security Identification card.

What We Offer

• Sponsorship & Visa: We provide a Working Visa (subclass 482), with the eligibility of transitioning to Permanent Residency.
• Relocation Assistance and Additional Incentives for Sydney Base: We offer a competitive relocation package to support you and your family in transitioning smoothly to your new life in Australia.
• Additional incentives are also available for those considering a base in Sydney.
• A Rewarding Career: Join a forward-thinking team working on the cutting edge of aviation that offers great opportunities, continuous training, and excellent benefits.

Pay

Your commencement salary will be determined and aligned to your years of experience as an air traffic controller. Salary levels can be found in the Air Traffic Control EA Min 5 years of experience (commence training ATC 4 then level 5 when endorsed)
6 years of 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)

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

If you're an experienced ATC who meets the eligibility requirements, Airservices Australia wants to hear from you! To submit your application please apply via the link and upload a copy of your resume, cover letter and qualifications.