Aviation Quality and Safety Officer

Aviation Quality and Safety Officer - Waterloo NSW

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live in and travel through remote, rural and regional Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section seeks to appoint an Aviation Quality and Safety Officer based at Waterloo to support the Manager Aviation Systems to maintain the RFDS SE Quality, Risk and Safety Management Systems.

Working in collaboration with the Manager Aviation Systems and other Safety and Quality team members, the Aviation Quality and Safety Officer (AQSO) is responsible for supporting the business to deliver quality outcomes safety. The AQSO assists the Assurance and Risk Group and Manager Aviation Systems in assurance, training, risk management and safety promotional activities across the RFDS SE.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Have at least 12-month experience working in a transport related organisation
• Recognised Tertiary qualifications
• Sound understanding of quality, risk and safety management systems; including human factors in an aviation or other transport environment
• Advanced computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels including internal / external customers
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Act and Regulations in respect to aircraft maintenance, flight operations and safety management systems
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 31000: 2009 standards
• Aptitude for technology, with experience in multiple software applications and/or business information systems
• Have effective analytical, problem solving skills and make good decisions, often at short notice
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on individual assignments or team projects without direct supervision
• Willingness to travel to regional and remote locations

To apply: forward your resume, a cover letter outlining how you meet the qualification/skills requirements and copies of your qualifications to careers@rfdsse.org.au

For more information about Aviation Quality and Safety Officer: email Manager Aviation Systems, Justin Marr on Justin.marr@rfdsse.org.au or P:0400 964 594

Applications close Friday, 7 December 2018

RFDSSE is an equal opportunity employer
Any published closing dates are estimated, the RFDS SE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.