Head of Transformation, Projects

Role Airservices Australia is seeking a Head of Transformation, Projects & Implementation to help shape the future of aviation safety and infrastructure. This senior leadership role offers you the opportunity to: Drive strategic impact and influence major programs across 11% of the world’s airspace. Join a team where candidates from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane will be considered. Enjoy attractive salary packaging and benefits. 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 keeps 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. 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 As Head of Transformation, Projects & Implementation , you will lead the SLUI function. Reporting directly to the Chief Airspace Network Officer , you will be accountable for the planning, delivery, and execution of a portfolio of projects that enable Aerodromes, Airspace, and Networks teams to implement strategic change. Your leadership will ensure these initiatives deliver maximum benefits and sustainable outcomes aligned with Airservices Australia’s objectives. You will act as the key connection point between the Change Program, EPMO, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), ensuring timely decision‑making, effective issue escalation, and strong stakeholder engagement—including at the executive level. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire teams—both directly and indirectly—behind the change plan, elevating conversations to focus on performance and outcomes. Drive enterprise alignment by connecting planned activities with upstream and downstream stakeholders to maximise collective impact. Manage and mentor program managers, project managers, and delivery teams to achieve organisational and functional objectives. Prepare and present materials for Board, ELT, and Portfolio Board meetings, ensuring clarity and alignment on decisions and priorities. Collaborate across portfolios to identify efficiencies and optimise organisational performance. The Person We are seeking a strategic leader with: Proven experience in business strategy, engagement, cultural alignment, and change management. A track record of delivering large‑scale transformation projects in complex organisations. Expertise in portfolio, program, and project management principles. Ability to critically review and accelerate initiatives, ensuring sustainable benefits. Deep knowledge of transformation methodologies (e.g., McKinsey RTS or equivalent). Relevant qualifications in Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Exceptional communication, analytical, and coaching skills, with the ability to execute in short intervals. 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. Should you require any further information please contact Patrick Sargent, Talent Acquisition Lead, on How To Apply To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 14 Dec 2025. #AS2 #J-18808-Ljbffr