Aviation Safety & Compliance Specialist

Northrop Grumman Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible working options

18 weeks paid parental leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia seeks an Aviation Safety Specialist to join our Mission Assurance team. You will support the Aviation Safety Management System (AvSMS), ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving improvements across Defence aviation programs.

You will perform safety audits, investigations, and data analysis, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. To succeed, you should excel in stakeholder engagement and be capable of obtaining NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an aviation safety role within a regulated aviation environment.
• Knowledge of CASA, DASR, EASA, EMAR, or similar aviation regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the AvSMS.
• Conducting aviation safety audits, investigations, and assurance activities.
• Monitoring regulatory compliance across Defence and aviation programs.
• Analysing safety data, identifying risks, and reporting on safety performance.
• Facilitating safety meetings, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Promoting a strong safety culture that supports mission success.

Skills

Aviation safety experience

Regulatory knowledge

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Defence/aerospace exposure

Security clearance NV1

Education

Aviation maintenance/engineering/safety management/audit qualifications

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia seeks an Aviation Safety Specialist to join our Mission Assurance team. You will support the Aviation Safety Management System (AvSMS), ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving improvements across Defence aviation programs.

You will perform safety audits, investigations, and data analysis, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. To succeed, you should excel in stakeholder engagement and be capable of obtaining NV1 clearance.