• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Fairbairn, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
• Clearance Type: Protected (Baseline)
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Since 2001, Northrop Grumman has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force’s 34 Squadron located at RAAF Fairbairn in Canberra. The high-performing Northrop Grumman SPA (Special Purpose Aircraft) team is comprised of approximately 50 staff who provide all levels of maintenance, training and logistics support to the fleet of two Boeing BBJ’s and three Dassault Falcon 7X’s Business Jets.

Your Role

As the Quality Assurance Advisor, you will ensure compliance with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations. You will play a key role in:

• Delivering audit and assurance activities, assuring compliance and conformance to regulations
• Risk assessment and monitoring and reporting on performance
• Performing incident investigations, providing recommendations and actions based on objective evidence within expected time frames
• Conducting periodic reviews and updates of documents

About You

To be successful in this position you must hold formal qualifications as a Lead Auditor. You will have experience in Quality Management within an Aviation environment. You will be a pro-active individual, with excellent communication skills and able to work within a team environment.

The ability to obtain a defence security clearance is imperative, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to satisfy police checks.

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our our and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

We’re building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What’s Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.