Systems Adviser

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

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Systems Adviser to help keep our Safety Management System practical and embedded in day-to-day operations. You will work with frontline teams to analyse how work is performed and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and controls.

With a focus on safety, governance and data-driven decision making, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement, automate workflows, and strengthen reporting across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety, risk, compliance or governance roles.
• Ability to analyse incidents and translate findings into improvements.
• Experience with frontline stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to advise on safety management requirements.
• Analyse safety data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and review SOPs and safety documentation.
• Conduct audits, inspections and close corrective actions.
• Manage safety information systems and governance workflows.
• Support automation and AI-enabled tooling for better reporting.

Skills

Safety management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

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.

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 improve 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 the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn 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.