On-site Safety & Quality Partner – Aviation & Defence

Airbus; Richmond; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Corporate travel discounts

On-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Airbus in Richmond, NSW, is seeking a Safety & Quality Partner to champion on-site health, safety and environmental culture. You will embed iSMS, drive risk management across maintenance and engineering, and collaborate with site leaders, operations, and customers to ensure WHS and environmental compliance.

The role requires knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, incident investigations, and audits against ISO 45001/14001/9001, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Demonstrated background in operational HSE partnering, ideally within aviation, defence sustainment, heavy engineering, or complex industrial environments.
• Sound practical knowledge of Australian/NSW WHS legislation, hazard management, and risk mitigation principles.
• Experience leading incident investigations and auditing against structured management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or ISO 9001).
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, influence constructively, and explain technical safety concepts clearly.
• A proactive, resilient approach with strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities with composure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the direct, approachable point of contact for hangar and workshop teams, engineers, and site leadership, fostering an open and positive Safety First culture.
• Facilitate hazard identification, conduct operational risk assessments, lead incident triage, and implement practical corrective controls.
• Conduct on-site safety, environmental, and quality audits, ensuring alignment with Airbus iSMS standards, customer requirements, and regulatory benchmarks (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001).
• Lead investigations, identify root causes with human factors principles, and share lessons learned across sites.
• Guide the business on safe work procedures, lead site emergency preparedness, and champion wellbeing initiatives.
• Partner with internal departments and customer assurance representatives to resolve safety matters constructively and transparently.

Skills

WHS legislation knowledge

Incident investigations

Audit & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture promotion

Education

Diploma or higher in WHS

Job description

Airbus in Richmond, NSW, is seeking a Safety & Quality Partner to champion on-site health, safety and environmental culture. You will embed iSMS, drive risk management across maintenance and engineering, and collaborate with site leaders, operations, and customers to ensure WHS and environmental compliance.

The role requires knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, incident investigations, and audits against ISO 45001/14001/9001, with strong communication and organisational skills.