CareerPlan

Safety and Compliance Manager

Darwin, Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-12
Based in Australia

Core

Ensure effective safety, security, quality, and hazard management systems for an Australian air transport operation and chair the Safety Action Group.

Role type

Safety and Compliance Manager (Aviation)

Builds

Safety Management System (SMS) and regulatory compliance frameworks

Domain

Aviation / Air Transport

Required skills

Aviation legislation knowledge, Safety Management System (SMS) experience, Human Factors, Lead Auditor training, incident investigation, regulatory monitoring

Preferred skills

Broad operational knowledge of aviation functions (engineering, cabin, ground, flight), interpersonal skills

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Oversee security, occupational health and safety, quality, and environment policies; manage staff within the Safety and Compliance Department; conduct independent review of Change Management processes; liaise with external auditors and regulators; establish and review safety objectives; provide leadership on the Safety Management System (SMS); conduct incident and accident investigations; monitor civil aviation regulatory changes; chair the Safety Action Group (SAG) and act as secretary to the Safety Review Board; provide security direction as Security Contact Officer.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC