The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 5 Quality Technical Data Officer is accountable, under limited direction, for the management, coordination and assurance of technical, engineering, quality and continuing airworthiness information supporting the MH-60R capability. The position ensures technical information and records are accurate, current, and traceable and managed in accordance with Defence, regulatory and organisational requirements.

The role coordinates technical document control, records and information management, quality assurance activities, corrective action monitoring, compliance activities and governance reporting. The position analyses assurance and compliance information to identify emerging issues, trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement and provides technical data and quality advice to relevant stakeholders.

The successful applicant will exercise sound judgement and initiative, manage competing priorities and contribute to effective quality governance and the safe and effective delivery of MH-60R capability.

About our Team

The Romeo Group Quality team supports the delivery and sustainment of the MH-60R capability within Fleet Air Arm through the provision of quality assurance, governance, compliance and technical data management functions.

The team supports Romeo Group in meeting applicable Defence, aviation safety, continuing airworthiness and organisational requirements.

The team works collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, logistics, operational and business support personnel across Romeo Group and the broader Fleet Air Arm. It contributes to organisational assurance,



risk management and continuous improvement by monitoring compliance, maintaining effective quality and information management practices and supporting the identification and resolution of quality issues.

The team provides Command and relevant stakeholders with reliable information and assurance to support informed decision-making and the safe and effective delivery of aviation capability.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, initiative and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes within a regulated technical environment. They will possess strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret requirements, identify issues and develop practical solutions.

They will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish productive working relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The candidate will be able to work independently under limited direction, exercise appropriate judgement, manage competing priorities and take accountability for their work.

Experience in quality assurance, aviation, technical data management, engineering support, records or information management would be advantageous.



The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to compliance, continuous improvement and Defence Values and Behaviours, and contribute positively to a professional and collaborative team environment.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications:

This technical position requires the individual to have obtained a recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 qualification in a relevant technical domain or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer compelling, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

📌 Quality Technical Data Officer (Nowra)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Nowra