Aviation Services (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Government - State (Government & Defence)
Contract/Temp
Competitive remuneration package to be negotiated
Are you passionate about delivering first-class compliance practices and driven to uphold the highest standards of safety and operational excellence? Join Queensland Government Air (QGAir) as the Head of Safety and Quality and play a crucial role leading a dynamic and motivated team to support our frontline aviation operations.
About us: Queensland Government Air (QGAir) forms part of the QPS Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.
The Role: As the Head of Safety and Quality you will lead and manage QGAir's safety and quality assurance responsibilities ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and foster a robust health and safety culture within the organisation. You will have a focus on continuous improvement to drive QGAir's commitment to safe, efficient and high-quality aviation operations.
Your responsibilities will include: Provide leadership and direction ensuring a service ethos delivering a high standard of safety and quality to support the QGAir operation, and compliance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulatory framework.Design, develop and implement policies, systems and initiatives that drive performance indicators contained within QGAir's Safety Management System and ISO Quality Management System.Manage the safety and quality reporting scheme and occurrence reporting systems including initiation of reporting, investigation and assistance with resolution/mitigation.Facilitate a collaborative and performance driven environment which supports change management and continuous improvement in the areas of safety and quality.Lead the development of the health and safety culture where all staff are aware of and actively participate in safety initiatives, including undertaking risk assessments and hazard identification to ensure the site remains compliant and risks are identified and managed.Identify emerging issues and changing trends in aviation safety and quality through research, monitoring, macro, and micro environmental analysis.Advise the Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) holder and QGAir executive leadership on matters pertaining to safety and quality.Lead audits (both internal and external) including preparation, resolution of noncompliance and review of observations.Why Join Us? 12.75% superannuation.Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount for QGAir employees.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Work/life balance.Career growth and development opportunities available.What We're Looking For Mandatory requirement: Ability to attain separate CASA Form 4 appointments as Safety Manager and Quality Manager.The following qualifications and experience would be highly regarded: Tertiary qualifications in Safety/Quality Management and Aviation Management.Minimum of 10 years in leadership within the aviation safety and quality fields.Safety and Quality Lead Auditor experience.Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/604683/24 Closing Date: Friday, 29th November 2024
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