Quality & Safety Manager - Mareeba

MAF International; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MAF International seeks a Quality & Safety Manager to lead the Quality and Safety Management Systems at our Mareeba AMO. You will develop and refine policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across operations in remote locales.

You will oversee audits, data analysis, staff training, and corrective actions, contributing to safe, high-quality aviation services that serve communities in need.

Qualifications

• Meets CASA requirements for the role.
• Experience in Quality and/or Safety Management systems.
• Experienced aircraft maintenance engineer.
• Previous experience within a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Keep quality and safety management systems running and ensure team alignment.
• Analyze data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.
• Train, coach and educate staff on best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify risks.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety actions.
• Keep quality manuals and procedures up to date.

Skills

CASA compliance

Quality management

Safety management

Aircraft maintenance engineering

Education

ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License

Job description

Take Your Passion for Aviation Safety to New Heights!

Are you a safety champion with an eye for detail and a passion for keeping aviation operations at their absolute best? If ensuring top-notch quality and safety in aviation gets you excited, then we have the perfect role for you!

We’re on the lookout for a Quality & Safety Manager to take the lead in overseeing and improving quality and safety systems within our Australian AMO—based at our headquarters in Mareeba. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our operations run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with industry standards, all while making a real impact in communities that need it most.

Who Are We?

We are MAF—a Christian organisation that has been using aviation and technology to bring help, hope, and healing to some of the world’s most isolated communities since 1945. Operating in 31 countries with a fleet of 117 aircraft, we provide lifesaving transport for medical personnel, aid workers, and development teams. We also deliver Bibles, church resources, and essential supplies to remote communities, ensuring no place is too far to be reached.

What We’re Looking For

We need an experienced Quality & Safety Manager who’s ready to take the lead, ensuring our operations meet the highest safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you’re someone who loves developing safety strategies, implementing quality control, and making a real difference in aviation, then this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

• NOTE Applicants must be willing to gain or have the current legal right to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment background checks including a National Criminal History check. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.**

As our Quality & Safety Manager, you’ll be the guardian of excellence, ensuring our Quality and Safety Management Systems run like a well-oiled machine within our Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO). You’ll get to develop, implement, and refine quality and safety policies, keeping us aligned with industry best practices and regulations.

This is your chance to bring your attention to detail, aviation expertise, and proactive mindset to a team that’s all about flying high while keeping safety first!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Keep our quality and safety management systems running smoothly and ensure everyone is on board.
• Analyze data & trends to spot areas for improvement—because prevention is always better than cure!
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards—no shortcuts here!
• Be a safety champion by training, coaching, and educating staff on best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify potential risks before they become problems.
• Investigate quality and safety incidents, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Keep our quality and safety manuals and procedures up to date—because excellence never stands still!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting, mission-driven aviation team that operates in some of the most remote places in the world.
• Make a real difference by ensuring safe and high-quality operations that impact lives.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
• Join the biggest little airline in the world—where every day is an adventure!

If you’re an aviation safety pro who loves problem-solving, continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture, we’d love to have you on board!

Requirements

• Meet or be prepared to meet CASA requirements for this role
• Worked within a Quality and/or Safety Management system
• An experienced aircraft maintenance engineer
• Previous experience within a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.

Desirable Requirements

• An ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License
• Further education ie degree or equivalent in any field.
• Experience in Quality and/or Safety Managements systems
• Training in root cause analysis, incident investigation techniques and post-accident actions and auditing
• Training in continuous improvement and lean processes.