Training & Compliance Coordinator (BNE or CNS). Cairns, Australia

Welcome aboard!

Who We Are

SmartLynx Australia (formerly Skytrans), an Australian passenger airline and part of Avia Solutions Group, operates 13 regional aircraft specialising in Regular Public Transport (RPT), charter, and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) services across the Asia-Pacific. As the Group’s first ACMI provider in Australia, SmartLynx Australia is supported by the world’s largest ACMI fleet of 221 aircraft and 14,000 aviation professionals worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM Safety & Quality, the Training & Compliance Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of aviation training programs for SmartLynx Australia, while carrying out Safety and Quality compliance functions.

The position can be based either at our Cairns office at Cairns Airport or at our Southbank office at 275 Grey Street, Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and maintain aviation training programs and online platforms, including CASR Part 142, Human Factors, Dangerous Goods, and Drug & Alcohol management, and report on training activities and employee expiries.

• Support the Safety Management System through safety reporting and collaboration with safety officers.

• Manage access to systems, staff identification, onboarding, and employee compliance tracking.

• Maintain organisational compliance, including risk registers, safety and quality systems, environmental matters, and corporate regulations.

• Oversee customer and supplier databases to ensure regulatory and ASG compliance.

• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the GM, Safety and Quality.

About You

• Degree in aviation, education, or related field, or equivalent aviation experience.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Managing Aviation Compliance (or equivalent), with aviation training experience and staff compliance oversight.

• Strong knowledge of Human Factors, Non-Technical Skills, aviation safety protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Excellent organisational, time-management, project planning, and communication skills.

• Willing to travel domestically for training purposes.

• Current ASIC or ability to obtain.

• Proficient in compliance management software.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time role (38-hour week, Monday to Friday) with flexible hours

• Option to work from home once a week based on arrangement

• Join an inclusive, supportive team and be part of a culture built on Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Customer Service.

• Work for a fast-growing airline under Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation services leader.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about aviation safety and quality, and meet the above criteria, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team committed to excellence in safety and quality by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug, and alcohol pathology screening. SmartLynx Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.