Risk & Assurance Specialist

Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
Virgin Australia Regional Airline operates out of Perth Airport and has a fleet of F100 aircraft and A320 aircraft that predominantly conduct charter operations to regional Western Australia. VARA has continued to operate through COVID-19 and beyond to support our major clients in the mining industry and the future is exciting and prosperous.
What you'll be doing
As the Risk & Assurance Specialist you will support the Safety & Quality Manager within the Approved Maintenance Organisation in conducting safety & quality risk and assurance functions including audits, investigations, risk management, and compliance-related activity. The role will use a data-driven approach to work with line managers to address safety & quality risks within the organisation.
This will include but not be limited to;

• Conduct Environment inspections to ensure compliance with the regulations and conformance to the VARA Environment policies. Work with the VARA Safety Systems Team to ensure Environmental hazards are identified and ensure actions are in place to address critical risk areas and findings
• Manage an independent audit system to monitor compliance of the Part-145 organisation with CASA requirements, and that an audit plan is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed and improved
• Establish feedback from audit findings into the recurrent training programme
• Ensure that any maintenance contracted to another maintenance organisation is monitored for compliance with the contract or work order
• Investigate defect and report as required by Part 145 MOS Ref 145.A.60.
• Work with the AMO and Safety Systems teams to implement the Safety Strategy
• Actively engage the AMO Workforce in relation to Workplace Health and Safety and ensure compliance with the regulations and Act.
• Support line managers and leaders to ensure appropriate corrective & preventative actions are taken to address risk.

You'll be great in this role if you have…

• Experience within an airline's safety, engineering or operations. Knowledge of airline operations and an understanding of a safety and quality management system
• Be management system and process minded. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different departments to achive results
• Ability to present complex issues to a senior leadership audience
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Excellent oral and written skills
• Be able to communicate and influence within all levels of the organisation.
• Attention to results and ability to prioritise work and deliver output

Desirable but not essential…

• Previously held or have the qualifications to hold a CASA form 4
• Project leadership or experience in safety assurance
• Exposure to CASA regulations for part 145 or broader airline operations
• Understanding of an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation

What you'll get from us
We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• 'Dress for Your Day' - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins
We're all individuals. And we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply?
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