Health & Safety Manager - Aviation at UNSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

139000.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management System, Risk Assessment, Aviation Legislation, Incident Investigation, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, WHS Programs, Stakeholder Management, Emergency Response Planning, Hazard Identification, Root Cause Analysis

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities * Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion * Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. The School of Aviation delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs that result in the award of professional pilot qualifications. The Flying Operations Unit at Bankstown Airport holds regulatory approvals to conduct flying training, operates 20 aeroplanes and teaches the associated aeronautical knowledge courses. The unit also facilities airborne sensing flight operations to support research and commercial activities. Effective safety management underpins all aspects of flying operations. The Health & Safety Manager Aviation is responsible to the Director of Flying Operations for the implementation of the Safety Management System in accordance with aviation legislation and UNSW policies and procedures. The Health & Safety Manager Aviation is fundamental to a risk-based systems approach that identifies hazards, rates the likelihood and consequences, and determines appropriate mitigators. The incumbent will also be responsible for investigating occurrences, conducting and facilitating audits, promoting safety to flight crew members and reporting about safety outcomes to management. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the role * $128K - $139k plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading * Continuing * Full-time (38 hours per week) The role reports to the Director of Flying Operations and has no direct reports. Specific responsibilities for this role include: * Collect, classify and record auditable data in relation to safety performance, occurrences, fatigue, contractors, and flight operations to identify trends and inform safety-related decision making. * Conduct risk assessments by identifying and classifying hazards; using data driven methods to rate consequence, likelihood, and risk; proposing appropriate mitigators; and monitoring effectiveness. * Investigate aviation occurrences by gathering and analysing appropriate evidence, determining root causes emphasising systemic or latent factors, and report findings to management and other flight crew members. * Facilitate and conduct audits of safety systems and performance; fatigue; training outcomes and management; and resources. * Prepare, test, implement, and improve the Safety Management System, including Emergency Response Plans and management of the Emergency Control Organisation. * Promote safety policies and objectives; a just and reporting culture; and safety awareness within the Flying Operations Unit. * Achieve and maintain regulatory approval as safety manager for authorised activities. * Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values. * Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others. About the successful applicant (Selection Criteria) To be successful in this role you will have: * Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant experience or equivalent competency gained through any combination of education, training, and/or experience. * Expertise in areas of specialist technical knowledge relevant to the Unit. * Legislated – sufficient relevant safety management experience to capably lead, manage and set standards to enable the Flying Operations Unit to safely implement the safety management system in accordance with the operations manual. * Legislated – a satisfactory record in the conduct or management of air operations. * Legislated – sufficient safety and regulatory knowledge to enable the Flying Operations Unit to conduct safe authorised activities in accordance with the operations manual and civil aviation legislation. * Demonstrated experience in collecting, recording and interpreting data leading to improved health and safety management. * Demonstrated ability to consult, influence and build strong relationships to achieve high levels of compliance in health, safety and environment. * Demonstrated ability and commitment to implementing WHS programs, and equal opportunity policies and programs. * An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. * Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed. Contact: Malcolm Good E: malcolm.good@unsw.edu.au [malcolm.good@unsw.edu.au] Applications close: July 7th, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply. UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

Responsibilities

Implement and manage the Safety Management System for aviation operations in accordance with legislation and university policies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, investigating occurrences, and facilitating safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance.