About the role
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is establishing a merit pool for Aviation Medical Officers within the Client Services Centre Branch.
As an Aviation Medical Officer, you will contribute to aviation safety by undertaking aviation medical certification assessments for pilots and air traffic controllers. Working under supervision and guidance, you will apply clinical expertise to assess medical information, review specialist reports, and support risk-based decisions regarding fitness for aviation duties within a regulatory environment.
The Aviation Medical Officer role is a developmental position designed to build capability in aviation medical certification under senior clinical supervision.
This role provides an opportunity for medical practitioners to apply their clinical skills in aviation and regulatory medicine while developing expertise in aeromedical assessment.
The role may require occasional interstate travel.
Key responsibilities
Undertake aviation medical certificate assessments under supervision, including review of clinical information, specialist reports and operational risk considerations.
Prepare certification determinations and correspondence outlining medical reasoning, conditions, surveillance requirements and follow-up actions under clinical supervision.
Liaise with applicants, Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAMEs), and treating practitioners to obtain clinical information.
Contribute to complex case discussions.
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior medical officers for review and decision where required.
Support research, analysis and development of educational materials where required.
Engage professionally with regulated entities and aviation stakeholders.
Other duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Sound clinical judgement and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively under supervision within established regulatory practices and assigned delegations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of aviation medical standards, certification principles and relevant legislation.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Interest in developing expertise in aviation or regulatory medicine.
Eligibility Requirements
Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and the CASA Enterprise Agreement. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:
At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
The position’s occupant must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance as required.
Undertake and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of CASA’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Directive and Procedure.
General Registration as a Medical Practitioner (without conditions limiting performance of the role) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, or eligibility for such registration or an acceptable equivalent international qualification.
Desirable
Experience in aviation medical assessment or assessment of fitness for safety-critical work.
Experience in occupational health, pre-employment medicals, fitness-for-duty or return-to-work assessments.
Experience preparing regulatory or medico-legal medical reports.
Ability to become registered as a Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Hold, or be enrolled in, a Diploma of Aviation Medicine or other postgraduate qualification in aviation medicine or related field.
About the Division
Stakeholder Engagement Division helps to create and shape the environment in which CASA works to improve aviation safety by building trust and awareness with our stakeholders and by delivering credible, consistent communication, safety education and client services.
Contact Officer: Ganesh Anbalagan, Ganesh.Anbalagan@casa.gov.au, 02 62171412