About the Role
The Safety and Compliance Manager is a vital position responsible for leading the safety and compliance department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with customers and vendors on quality matters to ensure seamless operations.
* Collaborate with regulatory bodies to address safety and quality concerns.
* Develop and implement the organization's quality audit program.
* Investigate, track, and monitor issues affecting quality.
* Ensure findings are monitored, and corrective and preventive actions are taken.
* Influence business decisions to address quality and product safety issues.
* Maintain compliance with the organization's Safety Management System.
* Monitor proactive and reactive safety reports and provide support for follow-up action as needed.
* Manage certification authorities through established policies and procedures.
* Submit Service Difficulty Reports to regulatory authorities.
* Oversee the monitoring and updating of the SMS database.
Regulatory Compliance Duties:
* Report directly to the Accountable Manager for safety-related matters.
* Serve as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory authorities.
* E nsure compliance documentation and certificates meet regulatory requirements and business needs.
* Develop a quality audit plan that covers all activities under the scope of approval.
Health, Environment, Safety, and Security Responsibilities:
* Lead HESS compliance efforts and ensure safety promotion and legislative requirements are met.
* Monitor and oversee the Emergency Response Plan.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
* A minimum of 10 years of experience in an operational environment.
* Accredited training in aviation safety management disciplines.
* Incident investigator qualification.
* Lead auditor qualification.
* Possession of professional aviation accreditations such as pilot licenses or maintenance engineer licenses.
* Ability to travel internationally.
* University degree or aviation trade in a technical discipline.
Distinguishing Features:
* Strong working knowledge of quality tools and ICAO Annex 19.
* Familiarity with regulations applicable to the organization.
* Experience in incident investigation, either as part of a team or in a leadership capacity.
* Proficiency in MS Office software.
* Experience with SMS.
Benefits:
This role offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the field of safety and compliance.
Work Environment
The role is based in Perth and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Safety & Compliance - APAC.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety and compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.