Aerospace Quality Specialist

About the role:

Are you an experienced aerospace quality specialist ready to shape the future of Defence aviation? This is your chance to play a strategic role in sustaining one of Australia's most advanced airborne capabilities - the MC-55A Peregrine, Defence's cutting-edge platform for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to deliver internal aviation regulatory and quality oversight. Your expertise will be critical in maintaining the airworthiness, reliability, and mission-readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet.

Please note: This role will be offered as an initial maximum term contract of 2 years. Relocation assistance may be available, subject to terms and conditions.

What you will be involved in:

• Develop and manage the MC-55A Peregrine Quality Management System to ensure alignment with Defence Aviation policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain ASCISPO DASR 21 Part C Organisation Approval, ensuring compliance with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations for design and production activities within the Airborne Surveillance and Control Integrated Systems Program Office
• Maintain CASG ISO 9001:2015 Certification, supporting the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group's commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement under internationally recognised standards
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the MC-55A Enterprise
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of Defence personnel and industry partners to deliver outcomes that uphold the airworthiness and operational readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet

What we would like from you:

• Experienced in both quality management and Defence Aviation Safety Regulations, with a background in a CASG Aircraft Sustainment System Program Office (SPO)
• Demonstrated capability in quality auditing and managing compliance frameworks
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a collaborative approach across Defence and industry
• Holds an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance and is an Australian citizen

Life at Nova – it all adds up

• Flexible working conditions
• Working with diverse and professional people
• Annual conference (this needs to be confirmed with the Hiring Manager on a case-by-case basis)
• Social events both internally and externally

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Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:

About Nova:

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.