Lead Group Compliance and Quality Auditor

About the role

Join Regional Express’s Compliance & Quality Assurance team as the Lead Group Compliance and Quality Auditor. You will plan, coordinate and execute risk‑based audits across flight and ground operations, ensuring alignment with CASA regulations and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain audit programs, plans and checklists in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit opening and closing meetings with operational stakeholders.
• Assess compliance against CASA legislation, industry standards and internal policies.
• Prepare high‑quality audit reports, executive summaries and risk‑based recommendations.
• Manage corrective actions through to completion, monitoring progress and verifying effectiveness.
• Conduct investigations into safety, quality and compliance matters.
• Monitor changes to aviation legislation and support implementation of regulatory updates across the Rex Group.

Required profile

• Aviation industry experience, preferably in compliance, quality assurance, safety, flight operations or airport operations.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations or compliance activities in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations, Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent report‑writing and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it with sound judgement and analytical rigour.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

• Lead Auditor qualifications or aviation auditing experience.
• WHS qualifications (e.g., Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.