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What this job is
An Air Traffic Controller directs and coordinates the movement of aircraft in Australian airspace and at airports to maintain safe separation between aircraft and ensure efficient flow of traffic. They use radar, radio communications, and ground-based navigation systems to monitor aircraft positions, issue clearances, and provide vectoring instructions to pilots. Controllers work in control towers, approach control facilities, or en-route centres and must adhere to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and international standards.
Pay
A$2,651 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Escalation Managementcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Digital Literacy
- Record Management
- Report Writing
- SLA and KPI Adherence
- Team Collaboration
- Workload Self-Management