Head of Safety: Strategic Regulatory Leader (Perth)

Qantas Airways; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Flexible leave options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas Network Aviation seeks a senior leader to head Safety, overseeing the Safety Management System (SMS) and serving as CASA-approved Safety Manager for the AOC. You will be accountable for safety, health and environmental risk across the operation, leading professionals and partnering with operational leaders to ensure governance and compliance.

You will influence executive decision-making and drive continuous improvement in a high-visibility, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in safety roles, incl. 5+ years leading a safety function in a complex, regulated operation.
• Experience in CASA post-holder role with Part 119 Safety Manager requirements.
• Qualifications in Safety, Aviation, Business or related discipline.
• Proven success leading leaders, teams and budgets across multi-site operations.
• Deep expertise in safety management systems, risk management and governance.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management across organisational levels.
• Experience presenting safety performance and risk to executives and boards.
• Proactive, strategic leader driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Aviation's Safety Management System (SMS) and CASA-approved Safety Manager for the AOC.
• Accountable for safety, health and environmental risk across the operation.
• Lead a team of safety professionals and collaborate with operational leaders for governance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and influence executive decision-making across the group.

Skills

Safety leadership

CASA regulatory post-holder

Part 119 Safety Manager

Multi-site operations

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Qantas Network Aviation seeks a senior leader to head Safety, overseeing the Safety Management System (SMS) and serving as CASA-approved Safety Manager for the AOC. You will be accountable for safety, health and environmental risk across the operation, leading professionals and partnering with operational leaders to ensure governance and compliance.

You will influence executive decision-making and drive continuous improvement in a high-visibility, multi-site environment.