Safety & Quality Partner

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

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific seeks a hands-on Safety & Quality Partner to manage on-site safety and quality for Brisbane operations. You will oversee iSMS and QMS conformance, acting as the primary link between site leadership, engineering and external customer reps.

The role requires leading audits, investigations, risk assessments, and driving Continuous Improvement while balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency. Up to 30% travel may be required across Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Aviation or safety/quality discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Airworthiness regs, and Human Factors.
• Experience leading incident investigations and risk assessments in a matrix org.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety and quality audits and ensure compliance to Airbus standards and regulations.
• Triage event reports, investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with external customer QA and Safety teams.
• Drive safety projects and promote Human Factors awareness on-site.

Skills

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Stakeholder influence

Safety leadership

Audits

Education

Aviation management diploma/degree

Safety/Quality diploma or degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics and defence, driving innovation to create a safer, better-connected world. At Airbus Australia Pacific, we pride ourselves on embedding an uncompromising "Safety First" culture directly into our defence and operational environments.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Safety & Quality Partner to join our team on-site at Brisbane, QLD.

As the primary operational lead and site subject matter expert, you will act as the direct, trusted link between site leadership, engineering teams, operational managers, and external customer quality/safety representatives. You will oversee the execution and conformance of our Integrated Safety Management System (iSMS) and Quality Management System (QMS), balancing day-to-day assurance with continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to contact for site leadership, Responsible Managers, and Design Engineers on all safety and quality outcomes.
• Lead the practical application of our iSMS and QMS across local operational structures.
• Conduct safety and quality audits, ensuring compliance with Airbus standards, national regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Triage event reports, lead hazard/incident investigations, undertake risk assessments, and establish effective corrective controls.
• Act as the direct focal point for external customer Quality Assurance and Safety Investigation requirements.
• Drive complex safety projects, promote Human Factors awareness, and foster a proactive safety culture on-site.

About You

To succeed in this role, you bring a "fit-for-purpose" mindset-achieving an effective balance between strict regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

• Tertiary qualification in Aviation (e.g., Aviation Management) or a Diploma/Degree in a Safety, Health, or Quality discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, Airworthiness Regulations, and Human Factors principles.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and triage event data in a matrix organization.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven track record of influencing stakeholders and delivering clear guidance.
• Up to 30% travel availability to support wider Australian operations as required.
• ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001 lead auditor/investigation certifications, and proficiency in SAP, Microsoft, or Google suites.

Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Defence Security Clearance.
• Capacity to complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.

Why Airbus?

In this role, you will enjoy high visibility, genuine autonomy, and the support of a global aviation pioneer. You'll work alongside dedicated experts where your daily output directly protects our people and keeps aircraft flying safely.