A solid place to work if you value meaningful work, a supportive team, and genuine work-life balanceThe good thingsLess than six months in, and so far so good. The mission is genuinely interesting; you’re contributing to aviation safety across Australia, which gives the work real weight. The team culture is collaborative, pay is competitive, flexible working is actually supported, and job security is real. It’s a stable environment where you can focus on doing good work without burning out.
The challengesLike most government organisations, decision-making can be slow. Multiple layers of approval are often needed, and there’s not always full transparency around where things are at. If you’re coming from agency or private sector, this will be an adjustment. It’s pretty standard for the sector, but worth knowing going in.