Engineering Quality and Safety Compliance Manager

Rex is currently looking for a motivated, suitably qualified and experienced individual for a full-time Regulatory Post Holder position of Engineering Quality and Safety Compliance Manger. This is a senior position within Rex Engineering.  

This position will ideally be based at one of our bases in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, however, flexibility will be considered for the successful candidate.

Reporting:

This position reports to the General Manager Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure Engineering's documented procedures and processes comply with applicable aviation legislation and regulatory requirements under CASR Parts 42, 145 and 147;
• Monitor & audit the Engineering quality systems as required by CASR Parts 42, 145 and 147;
• Manage the Engineering Audit Program, maintaining the independence of the audit function and ensuring identified non-compliances and associated corrective actions are monitored, tracked and escalated as necessary through to resolution;
• Oversee the management of Company Authorisations, including the assessment of qualifications, competency and experience against applicable requirements;
• Coordinate regulatory notifications and submissions to CASA, including changes to organisational approvals and expositions;
• Assist in the development, review and maintenance of Engineering procedures and associated compliance documentation;
• Monitor quality performance and trends, providing advice and recommendations to Engineering management on compliance issues and opportunities for improvement;
• Manage and administer the Part 145 Safety Management System (SMS), including hazard identification, occurrence reporting and investigation, risk management and monitoring of associated corrective actions;
• Monitor safety performance, promote safety awareness and report significant safety matters, trends and emerging risks to the Accountable Manager and Engineering management;
• Coordinate and administer Work Health and Safety (WHS) processes across Engineering, including risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures, worker consultation and monitoring of the implementation of risk controls and associated actions.

Selection Criteria:

• Eligible to hold the nominated Quality Manager positions under CASR Parts 42, 145 and 147, and Safety Manager position under CASR Part 145;
• Must hold a recognised qualification in quality auditing, equivalent to Lead Auditor certification, together with relevant experience in aviation quality or safety management;
• At least 2 years' experience in quality management systems;
• Sound knowledge of CASR Parts 42, 145 and 147 and associated regulatory requirements;
• Knowledge of aviation Safety Management Systems, including hazard identification, risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion;
• Understanding of Australian Work Health and Safety legislation and workplace risk management principles;
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and continuing airworthiness management;
• Experience in aircraft maintenance (desirable);
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and liaise with personnel and subject matter experts across the organisation;
• Good analytical and report writing skills, with the ability to develop well-researched recommendations;
• Well-developed IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to achieve measurable outcomes.

Conditions:

Salary and Conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. 

To apply:

Please forward a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the above criteria by close of business Tuesday, 1 December 2026.