Operational Safety Performance Manager

• Be responsible for leading the review of operational safety data to deliver on business unit safety programs across global airports
• Be part of a team that values safety, recognition and teamwork
• 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.

We’re committed to providing a safe and injury-free workplace through world-class safety practices, integrating operational safety into all our business activities. Change is seen as an opportunity to improve. We thrive on uncertainty and are ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice. As a team, we rally together like no other, making each other feel supported, included and valued.

As the Operational Safety Performance Manager, you will lead the development and continuous enhancements of safety programs, initiatives, and frameworks across Qantas Global Airports - both domestically and internationally. In this role, you’ll oversee safety monitoring and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring a transparent flow of safety information throughout the organisation. You’ll also drive the reporting program and harness analytical capabilities to forecast emerging safety risks, guiding necessary improvements to our Qantas Group safety system.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years’ experience in managing safety management functions, ideally within aviation or an operational environment
• Cert IV in WHS or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability and competency in managing and interpreting data and using business intelligence reporting systems
• Good organisational skills, with ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently, under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Previous experience managing complex and or transformational projects and developing / negotiating solutions
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as an individual who demonstrates flexibility, self-motivation, enthusiasm and sound judgement
• Superior time management and organisational skills with the ability to work across multiple complex tasks concurrently and deliver quality output
• The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with all levels of management and external stakeholders.

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: Friday, 4th of April 2025