Senior Safety Auditor

• Challenge yourself in this high performing environment
• Play a key role in creating a strong safety culture across the Qantas Group
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Mascot, Sydney. Candidates in Brisbane and Melbourne will also be considered.

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry.

We’re committed to providing a safe and injury-free workplace through world-class safety practices, integrating operational safety into all our business activities. Group Assurance is responsible for providing independent and objective evaluations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems in various areas and functions of the Qantas Group.

As a Senior Safety Auditor, you will lead and execute the delivery of Audits, Safety Reviews and Assurance activity across the Qantas Group of Airlines, including QantasLink and the Jetstar Group, to support continuous improvement and ongoing compliance. As a Senior Safety Auditor, you will be seen as a trusted subject matter expert for operational advice, safety support and process optimisation, encompassing a broad range of stakeholders across multiple departments.

You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews of the organisation’s management systems and its operations, including safety, health, security, quality and environmental performance. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the Qantas Group, researching and preparing management reports and providing insights on risk and improvement opportunities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience in aviation operations which may include Flight Operations, Cabin, Airport & Ground Operations or Engineering and/or experience working in highly complex operational company
• Professional aviation management or safety / quality qualifications
• Previous experience in safety and/or organisational audits, risk management and the application of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Knowledge of the Aviation Regulatory Framework is desirable
• Knowledge of risk management concepts including Bowtie risk modelling, root cause analysis techniques and human factors is valuable  
• Completion of a Lead Auditor course is desirable
• Knowledge of the IATA Operational Safety Audit Program (IOSA) and/or Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)
• A collaborative approach to working within a broadly skilled, dynamic team and demonstrated experience in process optimisation
• An ability to work independently, with strong advisory skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills at a senior level
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Ability to confidently present slide packs through to senior leaders
• Sound computer literacy and skills in office productivity applications
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct Assurance activities as required

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:  Thursday, 15th of May 2025