Quality Safety Assurance Officer

2 days ago

Nowra, Australia QinetiQ Full time

**Title**:
Quality Safety Assurance Officer
**Location**:
Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ’s Australia, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft, as well as maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.
Join a team working at the forefront of complex aviation and safety-critical operations. QinetiQ Air Affairs is seeking a skilled Quality and Safety Assurance Officer to support and enhance the safety, compliance, and operational performance of our aviation and support systems.
What you’ll do
Plan, lead, conduct and report on internal and external audits
Support external audits (ISO 9001, AS9110, ISO 45001) and maintain accreditation readiness
Conduct investigations into incidents, hazards and near misses
Assess compliance across regulatory frameworks including CASA, DASA Part 145/147, and ISO
Liaise with teams to progress actions from Safety, Risk, and Management Reviews
Contribute to continuous improvement and safety-first culture
Maintain robust and accurate quality and safety records
Collaborate across all levels of the business - from apprentices to engineers, pilots, and executives
What you’ll bring
Lead Auditor qualification
Background in aviation or another safety-critical industry
Hands-on auditing and quality assurance experience
Strong understanding of safety and compliance frameworks
Confidence communicating across all levels with professionalism and emotional intelligence
A practical, solutions-focused mindset with high attention to detail
Ability to interpret regulation and assess alignment with internal policy and process
Why QinetiQ Air Affairs
This is more than just aviation — our operations span complex, safety-critical activities that demand high standards and offer unique challenges. You’ll play a key role in helping us meet our legal obligations, retain certifications, and build stronger safety and quality systems that support both current and future contract delivery. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact in an environment where safety, compliance, and performance truly matter.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a minimum of a Baseline Australian Defence security clearance.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
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