About Us

National Jet Express acts as a critical link in the energy and resources sector, providing fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) services in support of mining, oil, and gas projects throughout Australia. We provide flexible, bespoke charter flights with a full range of service options to Australia’s city centres and regional destinations. We have been investing in the future of FIFO by progressively renewing our fleet with modern aircraft that provide greater flexibility of rosters, suitability for regional aerodromes, increased reliability, and low carbon emissions.

Our success in outperforming the market is driven by the contributions of our talented and hard-working staff. We are excited to offer you the opportunity to find your place within our dynamic and ambitious team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Safety and Quality (HSQ), as a Graduate Safety Systems Officer you will play a key role in enhancing, managing, and overseeing the Safety Management System and Quality Assurance framework. This position ensures that policies and procedures comply with relevant business, legislative, and regulatory requirements while aligning with current industry best practices. This is an ideal entry point into the aviation industry, offering the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of safety and quality.

Applicants must have completed, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in aviation (or related field), with graduation occurring in 2024 or 2025. Please note that only applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Actively support and promote the organisation's Safety Management System (SMS) by ensuring staff comply with the SMS processes and procedures, providing appropriate direction and resources by monitoring safety activities and performance.

Undertake safety activities and initiatives that enhance continual improvement of the SMS.

Assist in the development and implementation of topical and regular safety campaigns and publications.

Provide subject matter expertise for safety action development to address investigation findings.

Conduct audits and investigations to effectively determine causal and contributory factors.

Ensure a consistent approach to change management by supporting the business in change, management approaches and implementing change management initiatives across the business.

Ensure effective risk Assessments by providing business support in the development and identification of risk across the business.

Collect and analyse key performance indicator data. Preparing graphs and tabular data presentations.

Assist in conducting surveys on safety, risk and compliance.

Assist in providing safety training across the business to meet legislative/regulatory requirements.

Perform other related tasks as required by the HSQ.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Aviation (or related field) in 2024 or 2025.

Basic understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and the CASA SMS Framework.

Lead Investigator qualification in Safety Investigation (desirable).

Auditor qualification in Quality Assurance or Safety Auditing (desirable).

Experience within the aviation industry (desirable).

Demonstrated maturity and professionalism.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and meet all the listed requirements, please apply with your cover letter and an up-to-date resume that outlines your relevant experience and meets the mandatory requirements.

Applicants for the above position must:

Provide a cover letter in PDF format addressed to James Tratas, Acting Head of Safety & Quality.

Be located in Perth, WA, and available to work from the office near Perth Airport, Monday to Friday (some weekend travel may be required).

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered.