Strategic Program Pipeline Lead at Airservices Australia

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Financial Insight, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Cost Reduction, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Aviation Sector Experience, Public Sector Experience

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Summary As Strategic Program Pipeline Lead you will own the end‑to‑end framework that turns ideas into measurable outcomes - governing how strategic initiatives are prioritised, delivered and realised across the organisation. You’ll bring clarity and confidence to decision‑making by providing independent assurance, transparent reporting and trusted insights on strategic programs and cost‑reduction initiatives. As the business owner of the tools, systems and datasets that underpin the strategic pipeline, you’ll set the standard for how value is tracked and realised. Beyond governance, you’ll lead continuous improvement and build financial awareness enabling teams to work consistently and effectively. 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 fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry. Our Leaders Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely. An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability. The Role & The Team By owning the framework that converts strategic ideas into measurable outcomes you can be instrumental in governing how initiatives are prioritised, delivered and realised across the organisation. You will provide independent assurance, clear reporting and trusted insights on strategic programs and cost‑reduction initiatives, while acting as business owner for the tools, systems and data that enable value realisation. Please see the link below to view the full Position Description: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] PD Final Strategic Program Pipeline Lead.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtcZb5wE8BEsxr3bTmnQPgwXsQIw-1O89EX0LxeTVBLatgF4vvpWBzwdl6tKYjhu2goGMM7BKrrwe6Pafy1FI-3ojdAwluSg77mh1yzwhNBtQtWE29CZDkWqcEvBKh3X0hjY0p00Lv5UdX3LNmCdUn0Q%7e%7e] The Person You are a credible leader who brings rigour, insight and independence to complex strategic environments. Known for your analytical strength and ability to cut through ambiguity, you operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders—balancing assurance with pragmatism, and insight with action. You will partner closely with: Executive Leadership Team and the CEO on strategy delivery, assurance and decision‑making Senior Leadership Team to drive consistency, value realisation and delivery discipline Portfolio Leads to govern, prioritise and track strategic initiatives Finance Division Leadership to strengthen financial insight, controls and performance outcomes To be successful in this role, you bring: * Formal qualifications in Portfolio, Program and/or Project Management, and/ or a tertiary or recognised qualification in commercial or business related field supported by extensive practical experience * Around 15 years’ experience and business acumen across Portfolio, Program and Project Management, including * 10+ years in leadership roles * At least 5 years operating at Senior Leadership level * Demonstrated success in defining, assessing and uplifting project and delivery capability in complex organisations * Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, objective insights * A proven ability to develop innovative solutions, shape thinking and influence outcomes at scale * Highly developed relationship‑building capability, enabling effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders * Experience across both public and private sectors (desirable), bringing breadth of perspective and adaptability * Experience in the aviation sector (desirable) At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Security Clearance To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements [https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/504/ClientPublicFile/a9588999-b20e-49e3-8e2f-5d2ffe9c6910.pdf] successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process. Should you require any further information please contact TA Partner, Christine Collins at christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com [christine.collins@airservicesaustralia.com] How to Apply To apply for this position please lodge an application online with a covering letter, no more than 1 page, identifying three key areas of experience that make you a suitable candidate before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Tuesday 07 April 2026. #ASA2

Responsibilities

You will own the end-to-end framework that turns ideas into measurable outcomes, governing how strategic initiatives are prioritized, delivered, and realized across the organization. You will provide independent assurance, clear reporting, and trusted insights on strategic programs and cost-reduction initiatives.