At a Glance
- Tasks: Support aviation safety management and drive continuous improvement in Defence capabilities.
- Company: Join Northrop Grumman Australia, a leader in aviation safety.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation safety while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in aviation safety and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
Join Northrop Grumman Australia and help deliver aviation safety outcomes that support critical Defence capabilities.
As an Aviation Safety Specialist, you'll work within our Mission Assurance team to support the Aviation Safety Management System (Av SMS), ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement across complex aviation programs.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Av SMS.
- Conducting aviation safety audits, investigations, and assurance activities.
- Monitoring regulatory compliance across Defence and aviation programs.
- Analysing safety data, identifying risks, and reporting on safety performance.
- Facilitating safety meetings, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Promoting a strong safety culture that supports mission success.
About you
You are a collaborative aviation safety professional with a passion for continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.
You thrive in complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and are confident providing advice that supports safe and effective outcomes.
- You'll bring
- Experience in an aviation safety role within a regulated aviation environment.
- Knowledge of CASA, DASR, EASA, EMAR, or similar aviation regulatory frameworks.
- Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience within Defence, aerospace, or contract support environments.
- Qualifications in aviation maintenance, engineering, safety management, auditing, or incident investigation (highly regarded).
- The ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance.
What we offer
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training.
- Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
- We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Employee Recognition Program.
- Eligibility and compliance
- AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes.
- RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available.
- CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline).
- TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
- As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen.
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
- You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.
Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
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Aviation Safety Specialist in Brisbane employer: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Australia is an exceptional employer for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, offering a supportive and high-performing environment where your technical skills are truly valued. With competitive pay rates, flexible working options, and a strong focus on employee growth through ongoing career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a culture that prioritises teamwork and innovation while contributing to the safety and advancement of Australia's Defence capabilities.
