Compliance Assurance Knowledge Management Officer

The Role
The Knowledge Management Officer is responsible to SO1 Operational Airworthiness for the management of Fleet Air Arm critical airworthiness instruments, operational policy and the co-ordination of FAA contributions to FAA platform and other relevant Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) Airworthiness Boards. In addition to these external roles, the Knowledge Manager carries out internal records management allowing the acquisition and analysis of data and information from FAA units such but not limited to audit and inspection findings.

This role requires the ability to engage effectively with multiple internal and external agencies in a timely manner, and the organisational and IT skills to store, process and present the resulting information to ensure compliance and ongoing aviation safety. The Knowledge Manager is a pivotal member of a small and high performing team and is therefore required to act as a team leader, coach and /or mentor to other team members when required.

About our Team
The Operational Airworthiness (OPAW) team at HQ Fleet Air Arm works closely with the technical (continuing airworthiness) and the Fleet Air Arm Safety Cell (FAASC) to ensure the safe operation of Fleet Air Arm units and aircraft. In addition to the Knowledge Manager, the team consists of members specialising in Un-Crewed Aircraft operations, flying standards, operational policy documentation and risk management.

These individual roles contribute to the OPAW team's overall role of supporting Commander Fleet Air Arm in his position as the Military Air Operator, and the Knowledge Manager is central to enabling this to occur. Whilst a small and busy team, opportunities to undertake self-development and professional training are strongly encouraged, particularly relating to innovation and improvements in practices and processes.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Extensive experience in data administration activities and techniques, with an understanding of Australian Government data management practices and processes;
• Established competence in auditing processes and associated data management;
• Strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a proactive approach to complex problem solving;
• Experience building complex reports and dashboards using data analysis and visualisation tools;
• The ability to build and sustain stakeholders relationships and provide advice to meet business objectives;
• An understanding of collaborative software applications;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in using data management systems and tools such as Excel, Teams, Objective,SharePoint and Power BI to manage and analyse data.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines, ADF work groups and when required with civil organisations.

Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".

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