Dr Tarryn Kille, who began her aviation career as a professional pilot and flight instructor, has been appointed to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s board. Photo: Dr Tarryn Kille.
Two new senior appointments to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have been announced by the responsible federal minister.
Julie Bullas will become the next rail commissioner of Australia’s national transport safety investigator, the ATSB, while Dr Tarryn Kille will join aviation authority CASA’s board.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King announced the appointments on Thursday (12 October).
Ms Bullas’ immediate appointment to a three-year term as ATSB’s next rail commissioner comes after the last commissioner Catherine Scott’s three year term came to an end.
“Ms Bullas has been involved in the rail safety and rail regulation at the state and national level and her appointment recognises her significant operational achievements across those rail sectors,” Minister King said.
“She will bring her skills and extensive experience to the ATSB to assist their work addressing strategic challenges and improving rail safety across the industry.”
Ms Bullas has served for the past decade as executive director, policy, reform and stakeholder engagement at the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator.
Previously, she worked as project director for the National Rail Safety Regulator Project, road/rail interface specialist for Queensland Rail and director of rail safety for Queensland Transport.
Dr Kille, who joins CASA’s board, began her aviation career as a professional pilot and flight instructor and has extensive experience across aviation research, regulatory policy and operations.
She is currently an associate professor, program director and aviation discipline lead at the University of Southern Queensland in aviation leadership and management and has a PhD in aviation sustainability. She has also made an impact in the aviation education industry, building new post-graduate programs with both the University of Southern Queensland and Griffith University.
“Dr Kille brings a strong understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks, having worked in these areas previously, and brings a unique set of skills to the board,” Ms King said.
“Her qualifications and experience will help shape and govern CASA as it navigates future opportunities and challenges.”
Ms King said she looked forward to continuing to work with both the CASA board and ATSB commission following the appointment of the two women.
