Aviation Safety Investigator

About The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT provides essential aeromedical and primary health services to people living in rural, regional, and remote communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. We are committed to delivering safe, high quality care and continually improving the way we support the communities that rely on us. About The Role We are seeking an experienced and safety focused Aviation Safety Investigator to join our Aviation Safety & Quality team. In this role, you will lead aviation safety investigations, analyse contributing factors, and support continuous improvement across our Safety Management System (SMS).You will work closely with operational leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure findings are translated into effective safety actions and ongoing organisational learning. Your work will help strengthen our internal safety processes and reinforce a proactive safety culture. The position can be located at the Adelaide or Darwin. Applicants need to advise of their preferred location in their application.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate safety investigations, including fact finding, causal analysis, and development of corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare clear, evidence based investigation reports and maintain accurate SMS records.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and other safety assurance activities.
• Partner with managers to ensure safety actions are implemented and monitored.
• Contribute to safety promotion initiatives, training materials, and continuous improvement projects.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Assist with safety related data analysis and reporting.

About You You bring strong aviation safety knowledge and practical experience in investigative or auditing environments. You’re comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and you’re skilled at translating technical information into clear insights. What You’ll Bring

• Experience working within an aviation environment.
• Background in safety investigations, audits, or safety assurance.
• Understanding of aviation regulations and human factors.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Desirable

• Qualification in safety investigation.
• Lead Auditor credential.

Why Join Us At RFDS SA/NT, you will be part of an organisation that values professionalism, compassion, and continuous improvement. We Offer

• Salary packaging to maximise take home pay
• Free onsite parking
• Travel benefits for certain locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• Access to ongoing training and development
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Further Information To access the position description, please click here For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Robyn Lacey, People and Culture Business Partner on 0475 045 346 For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Sasha Koirala, Recruitment Coordinator on 0418 669767Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 30 March 2026 Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.