Freight Safety Senior Manager: Lead Risk & Compliance

Qantas Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts for employees

Flexible leave options including up to

Salary packaging program

Wellbeing app and programs

Rewards partnerships

Job summary

Qantas Group is seeking a Senior Manager – Freight Safety to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards across Qantas Freight and JETS Transport. This executive role at the Mascot head office focuses on proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and data-driven risk management in a fast-paced freight environment.

You will partner with freight leadership and Group Safety to drive standardisation, identify emerging risks and deliver strategic safety

Qualifications

• 7+ years in safety, standards or assurance leadership in freight/logistics/aviation.
• Territory qualifications in aviation, WHS, or safety management.
• Hands-on automation, engineering controls and hierarchy of controls.
• Data and digital tools used to improve risk visibility and decisions.
• Experience in strategic planning, program delivery, and multi-objective management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication to inspire safety ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety across Qantas Freight and JETS Transport in a dynamic, growing business.
• Drive safety performance, governance and continuous improvement.
• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards and assurance frameworks.
• Embed proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with freight leadership and Group Safety to strengthen controls.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/related field

Job description

Qantas Group is seeking a Senior Manager – Freight Safety to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards across Qantas Freight and JETS Transport. This executive role at the Mascot head office focuses on proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and data-driven risk management in a fast-paced freight environment.

You will partner with freight leadership and Group Safety to drive standardisation, identify emerging risks and deliver strategic safety