Aviation Quality & Safety Lead, Engineering

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑fee

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

RemServ Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking a permanent, full-time Quality & Safety Manager - Engineering to lead the Engineering Safety Management System and ensure compliance with CASA and Part 145 requirements across Queensland bases.

You will oversee safety investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with engineers, regulators and senior staff to strengthen a culture of safety and quality across RFDS engineering operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation quality and safety, with hands-on aviation engineering or aircraft maintenance in a Part 145 environment.
• Strong knowledge of continuing airworthiness, engineering compliance and CASA regulations.
• Ability to independently review engineering activities and provide practical guidance.
• Excellent investigation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to stakeholders.
• Lead Auditor and/or Aviation Safety Investigation qualifications or willingness to obtain with support.
• Previous CASA Form 4 approval or ability to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Quality and Safety Manager in line with Part 145 M.O.E., SMS and MMC.
• Lead and deliver Engineering Quality and Safety Management Systems to ensure compliance.
• Participate in daily safety reporting and investigate engineering occurrences and trends.
• Conduct engineering audits across RFDS Queensland bases and close-out findings.
• Investigate safety events, identify root causes and support improvement initiatives.
• Promote Engineering Safety Management System through risk assessments and assurance activities.
• Prepare reports for safety committees, executives and Board-level review.
• Build relationships with engineers, leaders, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with CASA on engineering safety, quality and compliance matters as required.

Skills

Aviation quality & safety

Investigation skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Leading audits

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Aviation Safety Investigation qualification

Job description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking a permanent, full-time Quality & Safety Manager - Engineering to lead the Engineering Safety Management System and ensure compliance with CASA and Part 145 requirements across Queensland bases.

You will oversee safety investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with engineers, regulators and senior staff to strengthen a culture of safety and quality across RFDS engineering operations.