Aviation Safety Specialist (AVSMS - Quality Assurance) | Defence & Aerospace

Northrop Grumman; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an Aviation Safety Specialist (AVSMS - Quality Assurance) to strengthen assurance across Defence programs. Based at the RAAF Amberley base, you will drive independent QA activities, audits, and continuous improvement, partnering with program leaders and technical teams.

A capability-first approach is emphasised, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within a regulated Defence environment.
• Experience with Aviation Safety Management Systems (AvSMS) engineering quality and auditing.
• Defence aerospace experience or knowledge is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• conduct quality assurance and compliance audits, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
• assess compliance with applicable regulations, processes, procedures and controls
• manage findings through to appropriate corrective action and closure
• review and improve procedures, work instructions and assurance documentation
• analyse quality, assurance and risk information and provide clear recommendations
• support investigations and identify contributing issues and improvement opportunities
• work with program leaders, technical teams and Commonwealth stakeholders
• support external audits, approvals and accreditation activities
• contribute to training and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Aviation Safety

Job description

Aviation Safety Specialist (AVSMS - Quality Assurance) | Defence & Aerospace

Put your quality and assurance experience to work on complex Defence programs.

If your background is in Quality assurance, Aviation Safety Management Systems (AvSMS) engineering quality, regulatory compliance, auditing or Defence aerospace, this is an opportunity to apply that experience where quality outcomes genuinely matter.

Based at the RAAF base in Amberley, you'll work across complex Defence programs, partnering with program leaders, technical teams, internal stakeholders and the Commonwealth. Your focus will be on assurance, compliance, audit outcomes and continuous improvement.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced quality professional who can bring independent thinking, sound judgement and a practical approach to assurance within a regulated Defence environment.

You'll help strengthen the effectiveness of management systems, conduct assurance activities and audits, analyse findings and risk, support investigations and help programs continuously improve.

Importantly, we're interested in strong quality and assurance capability. You don't need to be an aviation safety specialist to see yourself in this opportunity.

Why Join Us

We believe our people are our greatest advantage. That's why we invest in developing capability from within, creating opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and build long-term careers supporting some of Australia's most critical Defence programs.

• Career Development – Access Defence-specific training, formal qualifications, mentoring and ongoing development opportunities.
• Flexible Working – Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a 9-day fortnight.
• Long-Term Career Growth – Build your career with a global Defence and aerospace organisation committed to developing its people.
• Purchased Annual Leave – Additional flexibility to support your work-life balance.
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Including novated car leasing and other employee benefits.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access programs designed to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Volunteer & Reservist Leave – Support the communities and causes that matter most to you.

Key Responsibilities

You'll:

conduct quality assurance and compliance audits, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement

assess compliance with applicable regulations, processes, procedures and controls

manage findings through to appropriate corrective action and closure

review and improve procedures, work instructions and assurance documentation

analyse quality, assurance and risk information and provide clear recommendations

support investigations and identify contributing issues and improvement opportunities

work with program leaders, technical teams and Commonwealth stakeholders

support external audits, approvals and accreditation activities

contribute to training and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You

You may bring experience as a:

Quality Assurance Specialist / Advisor

Quality Engineer

Quality Auditor

Compliance or Assurance Specialist

Defence Quality professional

Airworthiness / regulatory compliance professional

AME/LAME or engineering professional who has moved into quality and assurance.

We're taking a capability-first approach.

Experience or qualifications in engineering, aircraft maintenance, quality, auditing, Defence assurance or another relevant technical discipline will be highly regarded.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Everyone Matters

Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

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