Safety Assurance Specialist

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Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you'll be doing:

The Safety Assurance Specialist (generalist) role is to hold responsibility for:

• As a lead auditor completing operational and SMS audits in accordance with the SOS Audit Program
• Support the safety assurance team undergo regulatory audit compliance
• Carrying out high value operational safety investigations, as required, in accordance with the Safety Systems manual suite.
• Identify regulatory and procedural non-compliance and determine the reasons
• Through effective application of the SMS, identify potential and actual hazards to operations and work collaboratively with stakeholders to maintain risk to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Safety promotion and education – author safety briefs and articles from the learnings and outcomes of safety investigation reports, which will be communicated to front line team members or used in relevant training programs
• Drive a proactive approach to safety management across multiple operational divisions and work collaboratively with management teams to achieve targets
• Maintain continual improvement of the safety management system
• Provide input to the ongoing development of the Safety Systems manual suite, procedures and work instructions.
• Provide guidance and assistance to divisional management teams

You'll be great in this role if you have:

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a safety or safety audit/ assurance role
• Previous experience in the aviation industry or a similar safety critical industry
• Formal qualifications or equivalent experience in Safety Management Systems, Auditing, Risk Management, Investigation
• Previous experience using a quality management application to manage occurrences and trend safety data
• Analytical and written skills capable of producing an aviation safety audit and investigation reports
• Ability to multitask, with multiple audits and investigations being conducted at any particular time
• Experience in the interpretation and application of IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices (desirable)
• Experience in the application of IATA and CASA regulations

We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We're all individuals. We love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We're ready to hear from you. Apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionQuality Assurance
• IndustriesAirlines and Aviation and Public Safety

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