Team Leader: Information and Investigations/Aviation Research

Australian Government, Department of Transport and Regional Services

Executive Level 2 $82,754 - $97,746

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau, which is an operationally independent body within the Australian Government Department of Transport and Regional Services, has a Canberra-based position for a Team Leader with a proven track record in managing teams of researchers and analysts.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and committed person with extensive experience in applied research, including high level strategic and analytical skills, to lead and manage the ATSB's Aviation Research Team. Applicants must have highly developed management and leadership skills and extensive experience in applied research management. Applicants must also hold tertiary qualifi cations in a discipline relevant to research methodologies and practice. Qualifi cations and/or experience in statistical analysis are highly desirable.

Duties include: Leading and managing the activities of the ATSB's aviation safety research and statistical analysis team, including setting objectives and priorities and ensuring achievement of resource and performance targets. Undertaking analysis, and preparing complex correspondence and reports, including provision of high level advice to the Minister and Departmental and Bureau Executive on aviation safety research, safety studies and related issues. Liaising with other government agencies, transport industry bodies, domestic and international agencies and organisations including tertiary institutions and community organisations as required.

Further information and selection documentation: Deputy Director Information and Investigations, Alan Stray on 02 6274 6464 or alan.stray@atsb.gov.au.

Applications for this position close Friday, 28 April 2006.

Applicants must address all the selection criteria and state relevant qualifi cations and experience. Applications quoting the reference number V06/071 should be forwarded by close of business Friday 28 April 2006 to: recruitment@dotars.gov.au

Selection documentation and further information about ATSB is available on the web site http://www.atsb.gov.au.

The Department of Transport and Regional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians. This is a security assessed position and the successful applicant will need to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level. Conditions of service are covered by the DOTARS Certifi ed Agreement 2004-2006. Australian citizenship is a requirement of employment in DOTARS. Applicants who have permanent resident status may be considered, but an offer of employment would be conditional on achieving Australian citizenship.