Safety Systems Officer

Skytraders is a proudly Australian owned and operated organisation. Our history is founded on the ongoing search for prescriptive solutions to specialist aviation problems, with over forty years of global aviation operations, delivering value, certainty and safety.  Our legacy of innovation and a record of world-firsts spanning flight operations and design engineering is embedded in our culture. 

With our sustained growth we are seeking experienced, energetic and self-motivated individuals, who thrive in fast paced dynamic environments.

The Role

We are looking for a Safety Systems Officer to provide support on assigned Quality, Safety and Security related activities under the direction of the Manager Safety & Quality Systems and to follow up on corrective measures in line with Skytraders Safety Management System and the Regulatory Body’s requirements to ensure compliance with same, across assigned functions and areas of operation.

Responsibilities

The Safety System Officer will be responsible for: 

• Actively participating in the development and implementation of Skytraders security & safety policies along with procedures and related manuals in accordance with regulatory requirements and in accordance with the organisation’s overall policies, procedures, and company objectives,
• Assisting in the development of safety & security bulletins for the purpose of sharing experience within the company,
• Performing day-to-day management of internal reports and investigations to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions, 
• Disseminating quality, safety and security information to promote the exchange of such information company wide,
• Assisting in the conducting of quality, safety, security audits and inspections and the follow-up of effective implementation of corrective actions,
• Monitoring regulatory requirements associated with Safety Systems (quality, safety and security) and ensuring relevant managers are updated and assisted with the implementation of resultant changes,
• Generating function related reports on a regular basis and providing management with highlights and detail of both actual and potential areas of concern,
• Developing and conducting relevant training (SMS and Security) for staff as required,
• Assisting with day-to-day management of Safety Systems (SMS, Security, Quality, HF and DISP).  
• Assisting the Manager Safety and Quality Systems in carrying out his responsibilities and in the conduct of any other duties on his behalf when required. 

Qualification and Attributes 

The Safety System Officer qualifications and attributes should include:

• A comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry,
• A broad operational knowledge and experience in the safety or quality or security functions of a similar organisation (aviation/airline preferred), 
• The successful applicant should have and will maintain a good understanding of CASA requirements and awareness of other regulatory requirements (WHS, TSP). 
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma combined with necessary experience and exposure.
• Previous experience in conducting internal training and audits (preferred),  
• Previous experience in Human Factor training (preferred),
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint), 
• Good written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations.

If you believe you have the skills, ability and experience, then we are interested to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be required to provide, or be subject to, police background checks, proof of Covid 19 vaccination status, DAMP compliance and the ability to hold an Australian Government security clearance.

To be considered for the role, please submit your application with a cover letter addressing the above criteria specified relevant qualifications and a current resume. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications must be submitted via the Seek platform by the close of business 19 April 2023.