Senior Manager, Cabin Safety

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.

• Lead, drive and continuously improve Cabin Safety in this key leadership role
• Work with a broad stakeholder group to drive safety, strategy, compliance and best practice
• Permanent full-time permanent position based in Mascot

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping the Qantas Group to stay relevant and responsive in an evolving industry.

As the Senior Manager Cabin Safety, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic safety programs which maximise cabin safety performance across Qantas Airways. This role will collaborate and influence executive operational leaders and key stakeholders to drive and align safety management activities and deliver optimal outcomes for our People and our Operations.  

Reporting to the Head of Safety – Qantas Airways & Freight, this role will assure regulatory compliance and internal safety governance whilst driving safety best practice for the Cabin Crew portfolio through a Group aligned approach of the management of risk and adherence to operational management standards and policies. The role plays a pivotal role in the design, discipline, reporting and continuous improvement of the Group Safety Management Systems. Additionally, this position will require strong experience in operating in complex stakeholder environments and engaging with safety regulatory authorities.

You’ll have –

• Tertiary qualifications related to WHS, Aviation, Regulatory Compliance or Risk
• Extensive experience and knowledge with compliance, legislation and relevant industry regulations with an in-depth knowledge of safety management systems and governance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of strategic safety programs

• Previous experience in a complex, regulated operational environment – previous Airline experience ideal, however not essential
• Proven management and people leadership experience, including a proven track record of leading successful, high-performing teams
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple projects and resolve complex business issues
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the proven ability to quickly form and leverage effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence positive outcomes at all levels including senior leadership
• Proven ability to make autonomous decisions and drive a change and continuous improvement agenda
• A demonstrated ability to develop strategy and facilitate, influence and drive strategic outcomes

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, 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 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 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
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, 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.

Be part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: Thursday 10th April, 2025