Expressions of Interest - Quality and Safety Assurance Officer

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ's Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.
We are now looking for Expressions of Interest for an experienced Quality and Safety Assurance Officer to join our QinetiQ Air Affairs team in Nowra, NSW.
Join our team and support Quality & Aviation Safety Excellence across the business at QinetiQ Air Affairs!
QinetiQ Air Affairs is actively seeking an experienced Quality and Safety Assurance specialist to support and enhance Quality and Safety practices within our unique manufacturing and aviation operations environment. This role will see you collaboratively supporting multifaceted teams to develop resilient safety culture and guarantee adherence to stringent regulatory standards.
As the Quality and Safety Assurance Officer you will be responsible for;

• Planning, coordinating and conducting regular first party audits
• Conducting safety Incident, Hazard and Near Miss investigations
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and codes of practice, fostering a culture of safety at all levels
• Driving initiatives to improve safety, capability, operational efficiency

Day to day you will be;

• Continual improvement and promotion of Safety Management Systems
• Conducting Quality/Safety audits and compiling comprehensive Quality/Safety Reports, Coordinate and participate in Quality/Safety meetings.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders including the safety manager, aviation operations manager, the Head of Flying Operations (HOFO), Head of Training and Checking (HOTAC), CASA Delegates and internal operations
• Compiling and analysing data for Safety Performance Reviews

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Significant knowledge of safety management principles, human factors, incident investigation, and risk management
• Considerable, demonstrated leadership experience in an aviation safety role, within defence, general aviation or commercial airlines
• Be able to and have experience of organisational audits both internal and external
• Excellent communication skills with a strong stakeholder engagement ability
• Demonstrated influencing skills and experience liaising across a multidisciplinary organisation

Ideally you will also have an understanding of both CASA and DASR regulations as well as ISO 9001 and 45001 standards.
You will be provided with a career in a global company that provides ongoing support and career development. We support both defence and government customers in critical roles across the country.
Due to the nature of our work only those able to hold a defence security clearance are eligible for roles with QinetiQ Air Affairs.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.