Senior Aviation Regulatory & Safety Specialist

Qantas; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Advanced aircraft systems exposure

Wellbeing & leave options

Job summary

Qantas Engineering is seeking a Compliance and Regulatory Specialist in Sydney for a nine‑month fixed‑term role. You’ll provide expert regulatory support to ensure safety, compliance and timeliness across design, maintenance and airworthiness activities.

You’ll interpret CASR frameworks, manage licensing and training records, and collaborate with engineers, regulators and service providers to enable operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years practical knowledge of aviation maintenance, continuing airworthiness or engineering regulatory requirements.
• Practical working knowledge of civil aviation regulatory requirements, including CASR Part 21, 42, 145, 147 or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret licences, qualifications, training records and competency evidence.
• Strong attention to detail and records-management discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Red ASIC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist regulatory and safety support across Qantas Engineering operations, helping engineering activities remain safe, timely and compliant.
• Support regulatory approvals covering design, continuing airworthiness management, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing and technical training.
• Contribute to safety, quality and compliance programs, including aircraft entry into service.
• Support the personnel authorisations and supplier organisation approvals process and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering teams, service providers, regulators and stakeholders across the Qantas Group to interpret regulatory requirements and enable operational initiatives.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Regulatory requirements

CASR knowledge

Licences & training records

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

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Tools

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SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qantas Engineering is seeking a Compliance and Regulatory Specialist in Sydney for a nine‑month fixed‑term role. You’ll provide expert regulatory support to ensure safety, compliance and timeliness across design, maintenance and airworthiness activities.

You’ll interpret CASR frameworks, manage licensing and training records, and collaborate with engineers, regulators and service providers to enable operational initiatives.