Airfield Operations Safety Manager

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Airfield Operations Safety Manager to join our Aviation team.

The purpose of this role is to lead Airfield Safety functions across the Airfield Team and to influence a strong safety culture among all airfield users. The role will be accountable for airfield users and ensure that airfield incident investigations are robust, timely, and that actions are delivered upon. The Airfield Operations Safety Manager will promote safety activities to drive a strong airfield culture.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that company established processes regarding Airfield Incidents Investigations are followed, focusing on activities regulated by CASA, ATSB, or other aviation regulatory bodies.
• Drive accountability with ramp user organisations ensuring that investigation reports are delivered in a timely manner with acceptable content.
• Heavily influence ramp user organisations when investigations signal that action is required.
• Track overdue investigations and seek responses – escalate when needed.
• Lead safety campaigns across the airfield team and airfield users.
• Lead the Airfield PSI, working closely with corporate safety to ensure alignment.
• Implement safety promotion activities based on risks.
• Issue Airfield Safety Alerts.
• Work with Corporate Safety and use safety data to identify risk trends, rather than focusing solely on incidents.
• Contribute airfield content for reporting packages that inform weekly safety meetings, ASRC, SRC EXCO, and the Airfield Safety Committee.
• Collaborate with the Airfield Optimisation Manager on CI activities based on safety trend analysis.
• Administer Penalty Infringement Data.
• Work closely with all Airfield Leaders to ensure robust aviation incident reporting.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Safety Team to ensure aligned approaches and support safety initiatives and changes across the business.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Airfield Safety Coordinator, supporting their functions.
• Participate as a key member of the Airfield Leadership Team, supporting other leaders in operations.
• Advise on changes needed to safety documentation within the airfield team and work with the Airfield Standards Manager to update them.
• Ensure all Airfield Team members are enabled to deliver best safety practices in line with company processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Sound understanding of Airfield Operations.
• Strong stakeholder and influencing skills.
• Understanding of CASA MoS 139.
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into operational effectiveness.
• Deep understanding of safety practices and Aviation SMS.
• Qualification in incident investigations, e.g., ICAM.
• Proven experience in delivering positive safety change.
• Strong execution skills in action and change activities.
• Experience in auditing front-line operations and operational functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of Ground Handler Operations is preferred.
• Valid Airside Drivers Authority License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Strong decision-making abilities.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these criteria. However, if you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we encourage you to apply and discuss this opportunity with us.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience to become Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, we are in an exciting phase of change, delivering rewarding career opportunities and making Melbourne Airport a dynamic, fast-paced place to work.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company operating Launceston Airport, Tasmania's tourism gateway, and is an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture focused on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination. Our values encourage employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it, and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our fitness and wellness hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24/7 for both business and personal use.
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements.
• Additional leave days such as Airport Holiday and Wellness Day.
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning.
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities.
• Active social culture and participation in social impact activities.
• Signature experiences like airfield family day and kids' footy day.
• Access to employee benefits including corporate rates and retailer discounts.

APAC is committed to Diversity and Inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone is valued and empowered. We provide equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability, or socioeconomic background. We welcome applications from all backgrounds sharing our values.