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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/Australia-Fairbairn/Aviation-Safety-Specialist_R10244182) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Aviation Safety Specialist ## Job description ### AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline) ### TRAVEL Yes, 10% of the Time Description Your role: Join Northrop Grumman Australia and help deliver aviation safety outcomes that support critical Defence capabilities. As an Aviation Safety Specialist, you'll work within our Mission Assurance team to support the Aviation Safety Management System (AvSMS), ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement across complex aviation programs. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the AvSMS. Conducting aviation safety audits, investigations, and assurance activities. Monitoring regulatory compliance across Defence and aviation programs. Analysing safety data, identifying risks, and reporting on safety performance. Facilitating safety meetings, training, and stakeholder engagement activities. Promoting a strong safety culture that supports mission success. ### About you You are a collaborative aviation safety professional with a passion for continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. You thrive in complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and are confident providing advice that supports safe and effective outcomes. ### You'll bring Experience in an aviation safety role within a regulated aviation environment. Knowledge of CASA, DASR, EASA, EMAR, or similar aviation regulatory frameworks. Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments. Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience within Defence, aerospace, or contract support environments. Qualifications in aviation maintenance, engineering, safety management, auditing, or incident investigation (highly regarded). The ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance. ### 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 Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program Employee Discount Program Employee Recognition Program For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact hayley.bincalar@au.ngc.com 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Australia-Fairbairn - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/Australia-Fairbairn/Aviation-Safety-Specialist_R10244182) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [(SDS) Propulsion SMT Technical Lead - 19768](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/5d81818257b43a5d9db5/) United States-Alabama-Huntsville +2 more ### [(SkillBridge) Manager Programs 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b4e87f5c316625faf957/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [(SkillBridge) Proposal Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/2594bbf1d474e513bf4c/) United States-Virginia-Dulles ### [(Skillbridge) Flight Inspector 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/eacbd05ff0c4c8f5375f/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Health & Safety Business Partner Aviation & Travel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/384738a6926505ec50ff/) Deutsche Post · Milton Keynes, United Kingdom ### [Executive - Aviation Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/51c2dd9bdbda524a1e7e/) Adani Enterprises · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India ### [Senior Aviation Safety Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/e88f24fff06f6bbfd1fb/) AIRBUS · Trento ### [Jr. Safety Engineer - Aviation (Ahmedabad, Mangalore & Trivandrum)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/e16d706a9195df4ed8b8/) AECOM · Thiruvananthapuram, IND ### [Aviation Safety Officer MOA / POA GE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/67c6c8b771215be6fdef/) AIRBUS · Manching OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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