Safety Management System Risk

As one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) develops and sustains leading edge technologies for some of Australia's largest and most complex defence projects. We are Seeking an individual with significant experience in Product & Service Safety management to lead the development & implementation of BDA's Products & Services Safety Risk Management & Safety Assurance framework & program.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams. We operate in a matrixed environment, which gives you a unique experience to affect how the team works, how the team grows, how they are developed and how we achieve the business goals and strategy. We are looking for someone who is team oriented, influential and likes a challenge.

**LOCATION**: Brisbane /Newcastle/Adelaide

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage development and implementation of Boeing Defence Australia's Products & Services Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance framework and program, (process, competencies and tools) to support BDA and Board Level safety management outcomes;
- Interface with stakeholders including Quality and Environment Health and Safety functions on P&S SMS assurance and risk activities;
- Provide oversight, facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis from, and assurance (evaluation) of, the product and services Safety Reporting System against SMS requirements;
- Ensure timely collection and analysis of product and services safety data for safety risk analysis and safety performance measurement functions;
- Facilitate and monitor the escalation of safety risks in collaboration with the Risk and Safety Reporting and SMS Lead. Provide technical leadership and mentoring for the creation of risk assessments; risk analysis escalation records. Articulate changes in Safety Risk to the Accountable Executive via the SMS Lead and Manager P&SS;
- Liaise with the BDA Mission Assurance Division Lead, and other BDA investigation and event management stakeholders to ensure safety investigation framework for products and services meets SMS requirements and is effectively executed;
- Provide oversight and auditing of Safety Action Groups and Safety Review Boards to ensure suitable maturity of inputs, quorum attendance and compliance with applicable regulation(s);
- Provide technical leadership to design and develop effective safety performance and Safety Performance Indicators;
- Facilitate Hazard Working Groups to create and mature risk assessment and hold executive stakeholder reviews for risk escalations or risk register reviews;
- Support SMS Policy and Promotion Lead to communicate safety issues within the organisation, including providing metrics to inform targeted promotion activities;
- Support the Safety Investigator on significant Products & Services Safety investigations when requested, including provision of peer review of reports or facilitation of the Event Review Group where required;
- In conjunction with other Risk & Assurance Team members, provide Subject Matter Expert support in the development of SMS Training.

Experience/Qualifications
- Safety/quality management experience, including auditing and/or assurance experience in a complex management system;
- Knowledge of Safety Management System, ICAO Annex 19 and Defence Aviation Safety Regulations;
- Understanding of the role of Human Factors in safety management;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- ISO 9001 Approved Lead Auditor training and/or qualification or Safety Investigator training and/or qualifications would be an advantage
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

What's on offer?
We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other benefits
- Work on cutting edge projects;
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
- Defence leave, First Nation's Cultural Leave, Paid study leave, parental leave
- Health and wellbeing benefits and Employee Assistance Program;
- Join Industry Networking Groups along with Social and Community Groups
- We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

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