Aviation Safety Performance & Data Analyst
* Join one of Australia's most trusted and respected charities
* Full time, Adelaide or Darwin Based
* Attractive Benefits and Salary Packaging
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT
The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT provides essential aeromedical and primary health services to people living in rural, regional, and remote communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. We are committed to delivering safe, high quality care and continually improving the way we support the communities that rely on us.
About the Role
Working within our Safety & Quality Management framework, you will transform aviation safety and quality data into meaningful insights that drive proactive, risk-based safety decision making. This role sits at the heart of our Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring data is accurate, trusted, accessible, and actionable.
You will lead continuous improvement in data capture, reporting, dashboard development, and analytics—partnering with aviation operational leaders to strengthen safety outcomes and enhance organisational performance.
The position can be located at the Adelaide or Darwin. Applicants need to advise of their preferred location in their application.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure data quality and accuracy across safety and quality systems.
* Develop clear, engaging dashboards and reports that highlight trends and risks.
* Analyse safety performance data to support proactive decision making.
* Prepare insights for aviation committees, operational leaders, and regulatory reporting.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to refine metrics and improve reporting tools.
* Support continuous improvement of safety and quality software systems.
* Provide data support for investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
* Deliver training and guidance to help teams interpret and use data effectively.
About You
You bring strong aviation safety knowledge and practical experience in investigative or auditing environments. You're comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and you're skilled at translating technical information into clear insights.
What You'll Bring
* Experience working within an aviation environment.
* Background in safety investigations, audits, or safety assurance.
* Understanding of aviation regulations and human factors.
* Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to build trust and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic setting.
* Confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office tools.
* Qualification in safety investigation (desirable)
Why Join Us
At RFDS SA/NT, you will be part of an organisation that values professionalism, compassion, and continuous improvement.
We Offer
* Salary packaging to maximise take home pay
* Free onsite parking
* Travel benefits for certain locations
* Employee Assistance Program
* Reward and recognition initiatives
* Access to ongoing training and development
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Further Information
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Robyn Lacey, People and Culture Business Partner on 0475 045 346
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Sasha Koirala, Recruitment Coordinator on 0418669767
Application Deadline
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 30 March 2026. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. We reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
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