Quality and Compliance Coordinator

About the role

Jet Aviation is seeking a hands‑on Quality and Compliance Coordinator for its Cairns MRO facility. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure aviation activities meet regulatory and internal standards, supporting investigations and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with CASA, DASA and foreign NAA regulations across Australian facilities.
• Perform internal audits in line with site approvals and the APAC Baseline Audit Program.
• Report non‑conformances, identify root causes and track corrective actions.
• Support the site‑level Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Investigate local incidents, determine root causes and implement preventive actions.
• Assist with approved supplier list maintenance and supplier quality monitoring.
• Deliver operational training, toolbox talks and safety promotion activities.
• Liaise with site management, represent the site at forums and provide updates on safety, quality and compliance trends.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in Quality & Safety with at least 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience managing quality and safety systems in aviation or a related industry.
• Lead Auditor capability or ability to obtain qualification; Aviation Safety Investigator training or ability to obtain it.
• Strong knowledge of CASA, DASA, foreign NAA regulations and ISO 9001.
• Experience in process improvement within project‑management or engineering contexts.
• Excellent influencing, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 compliance
• CASA regulatory compliance
• DASA regulatory compliance
• Foreign NAA regulatory compliance
• Internal audit execution
• Safety Management System (SMS) operation
• Quality Management System (QMS) operation