Manager WHS Programs and Oversight

• Play a key role in implementing and managing health and safety systems, framework policies and programs
• Take an opportunity to influence safety culture and embed Group initiatives
• Permanent full-time position based in Mascot, Sydney

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.

Our Regional businesses are an important part of the Qantas Group so no matter where you fit in we come together with pride to deliver the best and safest experience for our customers.  The success we’ve achieved hasn’t been a matter of luck.  It’s a direct result of our strategic leadership.  This means taking accountability for driving results, being competitive and influencing outcomes.

As the Manager WHS Programs and Oversight, you’ll lead the integration of safety programs and strategic initiatives across QantasLink. Reporting to the Head of Safety – People and Ground Services, you’ll manage the WHS system and drive continuous improvement in standards, processes, and compliance. Your leadership will be key to embedding Group Safety Programs, supporting business units, and influencing safety culture across diverse operational environments.

In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders — including safety advisory, workers compensation, and occupational health teams — to ensure WHS strategies are aligned, effective, and future-focused. You’ll also represent QantasLink in governance forums and project committees, ensuring safety outcomes are embedded into operations and systems.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 7 + years’ experience in WHS or Injury Management roles, ideally within high-risk industries
• Tertiary qualification in OH&S, Occupational Health, Allied Health or related disciplines
• Prior experience managing and maintaining a safety management system
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS/ OHS and related legislation, Codes of Practice,
  Australian and International Standards
• Ability to manage cross functional projects which involve multiple and diverse areas
• Ability to work within a team and independently to resolve complex issues
• Able to influence positive outcomes at all stakeholder levels and initiate workplace change

Why Qantas? 

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. 

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.  

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.  
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Applications close: Sunday, 5th of October 2025