Systems Adviser

Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Systems Adviser to sit at the intersection of safety, operations, systems and continuous improvement. You will help ensure the Safety Management System remains practical and embedded while identifying opportunities to enhance processes and digital solutions.

Working with frontline teams, you will analyse how work is performed, examine issues and data to identify improvements across systems, processes or controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety, risk, compliance, assurance or governance within an operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical improvements.
• Ability to build relationships with frontline stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Experience administering management systems or SharePoint environments.
• Exposure to Safety Management Systems or regulated operations is valued.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to advise on safety management system requirements, risk management and governance processes.
• Analyze safety information and incident trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, review and continuously improve SOPs and safety documentation.
• Conduct audits, inspections and drive timely closure of corrective actions and improvements.
• Manage safety information systems, SharePoint sites and governance workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Safety management

Risk analysis

Governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

SharePoint

Document control systems

Governance registers

Job description

MAKE IT MEMORABLE

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of safety, operations, systems and continuous improvement. As Systems Adviser, you'll help ensure Sydney Airport's Safety Management System (SMS) remains practical, effective and embedded in day-to-day operations, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working across the business.

Working closely with frontline teams, you'll spend time understanding how work is really performed, analysing issues and operational data to identify whether improvement opportunities relate to systems, processes, controls or ways of working.

You will play an important role in strengthening safety outcomes, supporting operational stakeholders, improving systems and exploring how digital and AI-enabled solutions can streamline activities and improve decision-making.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Partner directly with operational teams to provide practical advice and support on safety management system requirements, risk management and governance processes.


• Analyse safety information, incident trends and operational data to identify risks, opportunities for improvement and areas where systems, processes or controls can be strengthened.


• Support the development, review and continuous improvement of SOPs, procedures and other safety management system documentation to ensure they remain practical and fit for purpose.


• Conduct audits, inspections and assurance activities, and help drive the timely closure of corrective actions and improvement initiatives.


• Manage and improvement safety information systems, SharePoint sites, governance registers and workflows that support effective information management across the business.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of automation and AI-enabled tools, to enhance reporting, insights and operational effectiveness.

About you

• Experience working within safety, risk, compliance, assurance, governance or a related operational environment.


• Naturally curious, with the ability to investigate and analyse issues, identify contributing factors and translate findings into practical improvements to systems, processes and controls.


• Comfortable building relationships and working directly with frontline stakeholders to understand challenges and influence positive outcomes.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into practical recommendations.


• Experience supporting or administering management systems, document control processes, SharePoint environments or similar business systems.


• Exposure to Safety Management Systems (SMS) or regulated operational environments is highly regarded. A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline is desirable but is not essential.


• Working knowledge of safety management systems, risk, assurance or regulatory requirements within a complex operational environment.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out theJoin us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our otherEmployee benefits , or take a look at ourLinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page .

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.