Manager People

**Company Description**
About Us

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
- ** Challenge yourself to lead all aspects of People & Operational safety for Qantas Ground Services (QGS)**:

- ** Opportunity to play a key role in creating and implementing safety strategies and programs**:

- ** Full-time opportunity based in Mascot, Sydney**

Our ability to stand the test of time is no coincidence. We’ve come this far because we continue to evolve. It’s a challenge that never ends and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.

As the Manager People & Operational Safety, you will lead and oversee all safety aspects within Qantas Ground Services (QGS) Airports and Freight business units, with a focus on both people and operational safety. Reporting into the Head of QGS, you will be instrumental in driving transformational change, implementing initiatives aimed at reducing or eliminating operational incidents and workplace injuries. In this role, you will act as a safety champion for our frontline teams, working closely with the broader Qantas Group safety team to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a proactive safety culture.

You’ll have
- 5+ years experience in operational safety related role where you have implemented safety policies, frameworks and strategies
- Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline in Operational Safety
- Sound knowledge of Safety Management Systems, WHSE regulations and industry standards
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively motivate and engage a diverse range of people through communication and leadership.
- An innovative and lateral thinker with a proactive approach, able to analyse critically, resolve complex issues and find creative solutions
- Ability to manage complex projects and develop/negotiate solutions to difficult problems

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.