Quality & Safety Deputy

3 days ago

Cooroy Queensland, Australia McDermott Aviation Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

About McDermott Aviation

McDermott Aviation is Australia's largest privately-owned heli-aviation company, operating across Australia, Europe, and North America. Home to the world's largest fleet of Bell 214 helicopters, we provide aerial firefighting, emergency assistance, construction, air transport and helicopter lifting services. Our mission is to deliver aviation solutions globally through innovation, safety, and excellence.

Purpose of the Role

As part of the company's succession planning, we are seeking a Quality & Safety professional to oversee our QA and Safety Management Systems - initially as a deputy to the QAS Manager. This role supports our business objectives, maintains regulatory compliance, facilitates continuous improvement and fosters a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and align Quality, Safety, and Business Management Systems
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, ISO9001, and other certifications
  • Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, SOGs, safety documentation, and training materials
  • Coordinate incident and accident investigations
  • Supervise the QA & Safety team
  • Maintain hazard and risk registers and report safety-related data
  • Conduct audits of maintenance facilities, contractors, and internal systems
  • Formulate and implement QA policies to support aviation approvals and certifications
  • Promote quality and safety awareness across the company
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required

Qualifications:

  • Formal qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent
  • Experience in team management – preferably in a Safety & Quality environment
  • Quality audit qualifications and/or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Proven QA and Safety experience, preferably in an aviation environment
  • Knowledge of CASA and/or FAA regulations and aviation quality standards

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action
  • Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and analytical ability
  • Commercial awareness and ability to align QAS principles with business outcomes
  • Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and hands-on approach
  • Adaptable and resilient under pressure

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to grow your career in a commercial aviation environment
  • Lead QA & Safety across a global, industry-leading heli-aviation company
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping safety culture and QA systems
  • Support innovative aviation solutions that make a real impact

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