Aviation Safety & Risk Director

Perth Airport Pty Ltd; Alpha; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Head of Aviation Safety to lead and continuously enhance Perth Airport's Airfield Operations Safety Management System, ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, this role provides strategic oversight of safety governance, risk management, investigations and performance monitoring, while fostering a strong safety culture across the airport

Qualifications

• Degree in Aviation, Safety, Engineering, Risk Management or related field.
• Minimum five years in aviation operational safety and five years managing Safety Management Systems.
• Experience in aviation safety risk management, safety assurance and risk controls.
• Strong knowledge of CASR Part 139, ICAO Annex 19 and aerodrome certification.
• Proven capability leading aviation safety investigations and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Airfield Operations Safety Management System.
• Provide expert aviation safety advice to executive leadership on safety performance and compliance matters.
• Oversee risk assessments, hazard identifications and safety assurance activities.
• Lead aviation safety investigations, occurrence reporting and root cause analysis.
• Develop and monitor Aviation Safety Performance Indicators and Targets.
• Coordinate safety audits, regulatory engagement and stakeholder relations with CASA and others.

Skills

Aviation Safety

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Governance

Safety Investigations

Education

Aviation-related degree

Tools

CASR Part 139 knowledge

ICAO standards knowledge

Job description

Perth Airport Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Head of Aviation Safety to lead and continuously enhance Perth Airport's Airfield Operations Safety Management System, ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, this role provides strategic oversight of safety governance, risk management, investigations and performance monitoring, while fostering a strong safety culture across the airport