Chief Aviation Safety & Risk Leader

Perth Airport; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and supportive team culture

Contemporary workplace

Modern work-life balance

Competitive remuneration and companys'

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport in Western Australia is seeking a Head of Aviation Safety to lead the Airfield Operations Safety Management System, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across the airport.

Reporting to the executive team, you will oversee risk management, investigations and safety performance, build strong stakeholder relationships with CASA and regulators, and champion a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aviation, Safety, Engineering, Risk Management or related field.
• Minimum five years in aviation operational safety and five years administering Safety Management Systems.
• Experience in aviation safety risk management, assurance activities and risk controls.
• Strong knowledge of CASR Part 139, ICAO Annex 19, ICAO Doc 9859 and aerodrome obligations.
• Proven capability leading aviation safety investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement at executive levels.
• Strategic thinker who develops long-term safety mitigation strategies.
• Collaborative leader who promotes continuous improvement and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance and continuous improvement of the Airfield Operations Safety Management System.
• Provide expert safety advice to the Accountable Manager and leadership teams on safety performance and compliance.
• Oversee risk assessments, hazard identification and safety assurance activities.
• Lead aviation safety investigations and root-cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Develop and monitor Aviation Safety Performance Indicators and targets.
• Coordinate safety audits, regulatory engagement with CASA and stakeholders.
• Prepare executive reports, committee papers and board updates.
• Promote a positive aviation safety culture through awareness programs.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Aviation safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Aviation / Safety / Engineering / Risk Management

Job description

Perth Airport in Western Australia is seeking a Head of Aviation Safety to lead the Airfield Operations Safety Management System, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across the airport.

Reporting to the executive team, you will oversee risk management, investigations and safety performance, build strong stakeholder relationships with CASA and regulators, and champion a proactive safety culture.