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OverviewBDA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality and Aviation (Product and Services) Safety Management System Specialist based in the Toowoomba region, to support our Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program. This program delivers a modern helicopter supporting Army aircrew transitioning to future combat helicopters.This role forms part of the HATS Governance team and provides an exciting opportunity to support tactical and strategic Quality and SMS imperatives as they relate to the program and the broader BDA. In this role you will be required to foster and enable a safety first and continuous improvement culture supporting delivery of services to the Australian Defence Force.ResponsibilitiesCoordinating and collaborating with Program and Functional leadership to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality Management SystemPromoting a culture focused on safety and quality first throughout the program.Supporting the development and conduct of internal audits with the dual purpose of assessing system compliance to applicable regulations, standards and contract requirements as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.Coordinating and collaborating with Program and Functional leadership to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality and Safety Management SystemAnalyse safety occurrences and report significant risks to Program Leadership.Liaise with the customer and other external stakeholders on quality and safety matters.Co-ordination of Aviation related safety reporting, including internal and within the customer system.Lead and / or coordinate investigations and associated root cause analysis activities in order to identify corrective and preventative actions and assure first time quality imperatives can continue to be met.Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver a quality and safety capability that provides site-based support including, mentoring and coaching staff in the applicable standards.Working with key regulatory duty holders Governance Lead, Delegate of the CAM (Continuing Airworthiness Manager), Part 145 Responsible Manager, Quality Manager and Platform Chief Engineer to ensure ongoing compliance requirements with Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR).Perform delegated Part 145, Part M Quality Manager duties as required to support program operations.Develop, implement and maintain, plans, processes and program applicable instructions.Track, monitor, measure and report the health and performance of the local safety and quality management system and, support as necessary, remediation response to any lagging and negative leading indicatorsQualificationsA minimum of technical and / or further education qualifications in either Quality Management, Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experienceDemonstrated knowledge and application of the ISO 9001 and AS 9110 standardsAn understanding and ability to conduct audits to required aviation standardsStrong problem solving ability, self-motivation and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervisionAustralian Citizenship to meet Defence security requirementsDesirable qualificationsQualification in Aviation Maintenance related disciplineDiploma of Quality AuditingHolds or has held a CASA or DASR Part 66 Licence or equivalentFamiliarity with DASR and / or civilian Part 145, Part M, 21J, Part 66 and SMS regulationsCert IV Training and AssessmentDefence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB / DDAAFS) Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) qualificationsICAM Lead Investigator qualifications (Highly Desirable)Familiarity with Bow Tie Analysis MethodologyBenefitsFlexible working optionsStudy assistanceSalary packagingEmployee Incentive ProgramGlobal opportunitiesHow to applyIf you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now. #J-18808-Ljbffr