People Safety Specialist

Virgin Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Flexible work style

Discounts on travel services

Free counselling services

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

A major aviation company in Australia seeks a People Safety Specialist to oversee Work Health and Safety (WHS) performance and compliance. You will be instrumental in supporting the organization through cultural change initiatives, managing safety risks, and ensuring effective WHS systems. Key requirements include a tertiary qualification in WHS, at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field, and strong reporting and analysis skills. The position offers hybrid working and numerous employee benefits including discounted travel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Work Health Safety and/or Workplace Wellbeing.
• Experience in implementing systems and risk management programs within industry.
• Ability to analyse and report safety performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WHS performance and compliance for Virgin Australia.
• Drive cultural change and support WHS initiatives.
• Provide analysis and insights for decision-making.

Skills

Work Health Safety knowledge

Reporting analysis skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Experience with Intelex

Experience with Power BI

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline

Job description

VARA operates out of Perth Airport and predominantly conducts charter operations throughout regional Western Australia. We are currently on a growth path and we’ve recently introduced the new E‑jet aircraft into our fleet. This will enable us to continue to maintain a strong focus on supporting our major clients in the mining industry – the future is exciting!

What you will be doing

As the People Safety Specialist for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), you'll oversee WHS performance and compliance while ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the WHS Management System. You’ll be a key driver in supporting the organisation’s operational streams by leading continuous improvement initiatives across Work Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, and Workplace Wellbeing. Working closely with divisional leaders, you’ll influence positive change, manage safety risks, ensure legislative compliance, and foster a strong safety culture across the business.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and analyse legislative WHS or other specified requirements, emerging WHS issues and best practice, assess and identify opportunities or impact for Virgin Australia systems and processes.
• Act as a sounding board and key partner of frontline leaders and teams in engaging with and driving cultural change through the business.
• Design and deliver effective communication strategies and processes that will engage and influence the business in driving Work Health Safety and Workplace Wellbeing continuous improvement strategies.
• Provide analysis, reporting and insights to support effective decision‑making and compliance outcomes.
• Provision of reports and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements for Safety Risk Review Committee meetings.
• Support the ongoing development of the WHS Management System.
• Support the Business Partners with WHS investigations.
• Maintain oversight of injury and incident reporting accuracy.
• Lead and support People Safety projects as allocated by the Head of Safety Systems.
• Using specialised practical procedures, knowledge, techniques, and learned skills to support the People Safety assurance activities.
• Oversee non‑conformances and findings from assurance activities partnering with divisions.

You’ll be great in this role if you

• Have a tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline.
• Come with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Work Health Safety and/or Workplace Wellbeing within Aviation, resource or energy sectors.
• Have 2 years experience implementing systems and risk management programs within industry.
• Possess high levels of experience analysing and reporting to multiple stakeholders on safety performance metrics and trends.
• Have knowledge of state and territory WHS legislative requirements.
• Have experience in the rollout of people safety programs and initiatives across WHS and Workplace Wellbeing.
• Have a demonstrated ability in interpretation of legislative or other specified requirements to produce practical operational solutions.
• Are proficient in MS Office suite of programmes and an advanced user of Intelex and Power BI.

Your Benefits & Beyond

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year).
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs.
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services.
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

Virgin Australia is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture and a supportive environment for our people.