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Leads aviation Safety Management System implementation across Defence aviation operations. Responsibilities include risk reviews, assurance audits, safety reporting, stakeholder advice, investigations, review boards, Just Culture processes, SMS documentation, training, competency frameworks, and continuous improvement. The role translates regulatory and operational requirements into practical, auditable safety tools and supports governance, procurement, and assurance activities. Based in Brisbane with remote flexibility and occasional local or interstate travel.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Development
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1879243BNE
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Aviation Operations Specialist and Safety Management System (SMS) Specialist to join our Brisbane team, supporting the ongoing development of aviation operations safety management. The role leads implementation of aviation SMS artefacts and associated competency frameworks, training, and risk-management initiatives across BDA's aviation operations.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working within a regulated environment and a high-tempo operational setting, partnering with key stakeholders to embed practical, auditable safety practices. The role is based in Brisbane, with alternative locations and remote work options considered for the right candidate; occasional local and interstate travel may be required.
Required Experience
Desirable Experience
Key Organisational Accountabilities
Australian Citizenship is required to meet Defence security requirements.
Culture
Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on community that encourages movement within the organization.
Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.
Benefits
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.
How to apply
If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.
For more inform.ation about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Development
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1879243BNE
Attachments:
No File Attached
Share This:
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Aviation Operations Specialist and Safety Management System (SMS) Specialist to join our Brisbane team, supporting the ongoing development of aviation operations safety management. The role leads implementation of aviation SMS artefacts and associated competency frameworks, training, and risk-management initiatives across BDA's aviation operations.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working within a regulated environment and a high-tempo operational setting, partnering with key stakeholders to embed practical, auditable safety practices. The role is based in Brisbane, with alternative locations and remote work options considered for the right candidate; occasional local and interstate travel may be required.
Required Experience
- Practical, demonstrable experience managing an SMS in an aviation or Defence environment.
- Advanced knowledge of aviation risk management strategies and frameworks.
- Experience working in high-tempo Defence aviation operations.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and regulatory compliance.
- Military Aircrew experience
Key Organisational Accountabilities
- Risk management and assurance - Lead periodic and event-based Aviation Risk Management reviews, maintain safety objectives and key perform.ance indicators, analyse trends and systemic issues, and verify the effectiveness of controls through audits, inspections and corrective action tracking.
- Advice, reporting and stakeholder engagement - Provide evidence-based safety advice to Accountable Leaders on safety outcomes, compliance and residual risk. Prepare executive summaries, risk registers, decision papers and status reports, and engage with customers, internal stakeholders and external forums to communicate risks, mitigations, lessons learned and investigation outcomes.
- Implementation support and capability uplift - Help establish and sustain Aviation Operations (AVNOPS)-specific SMS training across the organisation, support safety governance forums, and contribute safety input to procurement, Statements of Work and assurance activities.
- Investigations, review boards and Just Culture - Support safety review boards and Just Culture reviews to ensure fair, consistent decision-making and alignment with SMS principles and organisational safety outcomes.
- SMS artefacts, processes and training - Develop, implement and continuously improve SMS documentation with a focus on AVNOPS, including policies, procedures, work instructions, checklists and form.s. Translate regulatory and operational requirements into practical, auditable tools for frontline and support staff, while managing role-based training, competency assessment and document change control.
Australian Citizenship is required to meet Defence security requirements.
Culture
Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on community that encourages movement within the organization.
Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.
Benefits
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
- Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
- Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
- Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
- Career Development: Receive both inform.al and form.al tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
- Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
How to apply
If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.
For more inform.ation about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
226 Lorimer Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3207
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