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Opportunity to lead and manage the Group’s WHS & Environment Assurance activities
Permanent full-time role, preferably in Sydney but open to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth
The aviation sector doesn’t stand still. Challenged to adapt and change, we’ve responded by reinventing our customer experience, broadening our business and achieving what was thought impossible. This allows us to stand strong as the Qantas Group.
Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community.
As the Manager Group Assurance WHS & Environment, you will be responsible to lead and manage the delivery of the Workplace Health Safety (WHS) & Environment assurance framework, assurance plans, policies and programs for multiple AOC’s and business areas. This role will ensure that Group wide business stakeholders, Senior Management, the GMC and Board have clear visibility of safety issues and risks and then facilitate awareness, action and negate exposure.
The role provides independent and objective evaluations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal (and external) control systems in various areas and functions of the Airline Group. It will also identify the controls needed to mitigate against Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental hazards and test their effectiveness through various assurance methods including audits. The role will advise business leaders on the presence and effectiveness of those controls and provide world class advice on strengthening the controls to minimise risk.
You’ll have –
10+ years delivering assurance frameworks/Assurance plans and audits
10+ years in Aviation/Transportation/Mining/Oli& Gas or other high-risk industries where control effectiveness is regularly tested
Qualification in WHS/Environmental Management/Quality Systems or a related discipline
Extensive stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated oversight, and coordination in implementing Assurance Plans (or equivalent) and other compliance programs consistent with regulatory and industry requirements.
Demonstrated systems capability in compliance and assurance, guidance and coaching of leaders and corporate governance reporting.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results within a complex business environment.
A diverse leadership style that supports the development of talent throughout Qantas.
Demonstrated strong operational background in Operations management, Project management and People leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing complex programs of works within Assurance of Safety Management Systems
Knowledge of and experience working with National and International WHS and Environment Standards
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 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
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.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Talk to us about how this job could be flexible for you. Qantas embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. Candidates will have the opportunity to request support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process in order to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of our roles.
Applications close Friday, 10th March 2023
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
