Assurance Specialist

The HMC Group is seeking an experienced Assurance Specialist to join our team. Based in our Rivervale office, you will be responsible for providing assurance, compliance, safety, quality and risk support across the HMC Business units, which include Nexus Airlines, Aviair, HeliSpirit and the Australian Helicopter Academy.

About the Role

The Assurance Specialist supports the Group's assurance and compliance activities across aviation, training, WHS, environmental and corporate functions. The role conducts audits and reviews, monitors compliance, identifies risks and follows up corrective actions, providing clear assurance and insights to support compliance, good governance and continuous improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Assurance Lead in maintaining and improving the Group's safety, quality, security, WHS and environmental systems
• Conduct audits, assurance reviews and compliance assessments across operational and corporate functions
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, standards and risk controls
• Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement
• Assess the effectiveness of processes, controls and management systems and provide practical recommendations
• Monitor corrective actions and audit findings through to effective and sustainable closure
• Provide day-to-day assurance support to operational managers and business units
• Support regulatory surveillance, external audits, customer assurance activities and governance reviews
• Support Management of Change activities, including risk assessments and post-change assurance
• Monitor and analyse safety, quality, compliance, WHS, environmental and assurance performance data
• Support the investigation of safety, quality, compliance, security, WHS and environmental occurrences
• Prepare clear assurance reports, findings, dashboards and governance information
• Maintain accurate assurance records, audit evidence, compliance registers and reporting information

To Be Successful

• Formal training or qualifications in quality, assurance, auditing, compliance or a related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in safety, quality, compliance, assurance, audit or risk within a regulated or high-risk environment
• Experience supporting audits, compliance monitoring and corrective action management
• Aviation industry experience with knowledge of CASA regulations and aviation standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to produce accurate, objective and evidence-based reports and documentation
• Willingness to travel to operational locations
• Ability to obtain relevant security clearances as required

The role has progression to encompass duties associated with Quality Manager under CASR Part 145 operations, and the successful candidate should be willing to undergo training to meet these standards.

About the HMC Group

• Nexus Airlines – Western Australia's newest regional airline, servicing Western Australia and beyond
• Aviair - One of Australia's largest fixed wing general aviation operators, with charter, scheduled services and scenic flights across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions
• HeliSpirit – Tourism helicopter services from eleven locations in the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields regions, plus corporate and charter helicopter services
• Australian Helicopter Academy - Commercial helicopter pilot training

What We Offer

• An attractive salary
• Personal development opportunities in a diverse, inclusive company
• A great team environment
• Salary sacrifice / salary packaging benefits

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.