Safety Manager

2 days ago

Latrobe Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Helicopters Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

POSITION VACANT – SAFETY MANAGER / COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Location: Latrobe preferred, Riverside optional

Tasmanian Helicopters operates a diverse fleet of rotary aircraft across a wide range of services, including precision application, heavy lifting, fire support, powerline stringing, inspections, aerial surveying, photography, tourism, charter, and advanced pilot training.

We are committed to delivering a high standard of service while maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance across all operations.

We are seeking a Safety Manager / Compliance Officer to join our team.

This role is central to overseeing, maintaining, and continually improving the company's integrated management systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant aviation, workplace health and safety, and environmental standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Managing Director, Chief Pilot / Head of Operations, and Office Manager.
  • Oversee and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Environmental Management System (EMS), BARS, SOPs, COM, MOM, and SWMS compliance.
  • Lead and manage compliance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct internal safety and site audits, identify non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
  • Oversee the development, review, and implementation of policies, manuals, and safe work procedures.
  • Ensure company operations comply with all CASA and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and support tender preparation by providing compliance and safety documentation.
  • Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff to strengthen the safety and compliance culture.

Essential Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in safety, compliance, or quality management (preferably within aviation or a high-risk industry).
  • Strong working knowledge of QMS, SMS, OHS, EMS, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience conducting audits and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
  • High-level organisational and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain safety and compliance documentation.
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and database management.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • Aviation industry experience, particularly in compliance and safety management.
  • Auditor qualifications (Lead Auditor or similar).
  • Understanding of BARS standards and CASA regulatory frameworks.
  • Previous involvement in tender preparation and contract compliance.
  • Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications in safety, compliance, or quality management.

Special Conditions

  • Flexibility with working hours may be required.
  • Some travel may be necessary to support operational sites.

How to Apply

If you are an organised, proactive professional with a strong background in safety and compliance, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and résumé, to:

Applications close: Friday, 10th October 2025

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