Aviation Safety And Quality Officer, Queensland Police Service

Are you driven by a passion for aviation safety and committed to continuous improvement? Join QGAir as an Aviation Safety and Quality Officer and play a vital role in strengthening the systems that support our life‑saving aviation operations across Queensland.

About us Queensland Government Air (QGAir) forms part of the QPS Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed‑wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.

The role As a key member of QGAir's Safety and Quality team, you will support the Head of Safety and Quality to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of compliance, risk management and performance. Your work will include analysing safety and quality data, identifying trends, and helping drive solutions that make a real difference to operational safety. You will be responsible for conducting audits and investigations, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships to embed a culture of accountability, safety and excellence across the organisation.

Full‑time, permanent position available in Brisbane.

Key accountabilities

Assist the Head of Safety and Quality by preparing and analysing monthly safety and quality reports, including the identification of trends and causal‑factor analysis for QGAir operations to ensure issues are identified and actioned in accordance with the QGAir Safety and Quality System.

Assist the Head of Safety and Quality with internal risk management practices, including direct liaison with QGAir operations to ensure corporate and operational risks are identified and mitigated by relevant department heads.

Undertake support functions for QGAir safety, quality and risk committees, including the development and maintenance of relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve safety and quality outcomes.

Monitor changes to legislation, operational requirements or other industry events that may impact QGAir safety and quality and provide briefings to the Aviation Operations Leadership Team when amendments to documentation and/or database functions are required.

Provide assistance to the Head of Safety and Quality in the conduct of audits and investigations, to drive continual improvement in QGAir safety and quality document administration.

Why join us?

12.75% superannuation.

Salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount for QGAir employees.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Work/life balance.

Career growth and development opportunities available.

What we’re looking for Although not essential, the following qualifications and experience would be highly regarded:

Previous experience in aviation safety and quality

High level knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements

Previous experience as a lead auditor

Previous experience with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 frameworks

The following are desirable:

Microsoft Power BI

Experience in Dangerous Goods management

Take your career to new heights with QGAir, where your work supports vital aviation operations across Queensland. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

Applications remain current for 12 months.

Job ad reference: QLD/677295/26

Closing date: Friday, 13th February 2026

Aviation Safety and Quality Officer Queensland Police Service • Brisbane Inner City, Australia

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