Airfield Operations Safety Manager

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Airfield Operations Safety Manager to join our Aviation team.

The purpose of this role is to lead Airfield Safety functions across the Airfield Team and to influence a strong safety culture among all airfield users. The role will accountability from airfield users and ensure that airfield incident investigations are robust, timely, and that actions are delivered upon. The Airfield Operations Safety Manager will promote safety activities to drive a strong airfield culture

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Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destinatio

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Key responsibiliti

es:The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited

• to:Ensure that company established process regarding Airfield Incidents Investigations are followed, foccussing on activities regulated by CASA, ATSB, or other aviation regulatory bodies
• . •Drive accountability with ramp user organisations ensuring that investigation reports are delivered in a timely nature - with acceptable conte
• nt.Heavily influence ramp user organisations when investigations signal action is requir
• ed.Track overdue investigations and seek response – escalate when need
• ed.Lead Safety Campaigns across the airfield team and the airfield use
• rs.Lead the Airfield PSI, working closely with corporate safety to ensure alignme
• nt.Implement safety promotion activity based on ris
• ks.Issuance of Airfield Safety Aler
• ts.Working with Corporate Safety and use safety data to trend risk areas, rather than focussing on incidents in isolati
• on.Input airfield content for reporting packages that inform weekly safety meetings, ASRC, SRC EXCO and the Airfield Safety Committ
• ee.Working closely with the Airfield Optimisation Manager be involved in CI activities on the airfield based on safety trend analys
• is.Administration of Penalty Infringement Da
• ta.Work closely with all Airfield Leaders to ensure that aviation incident reporting is robu
• st.Work closely with the Corporate Safety Team, ensure an aligned approach and support the Corporate Safety Team with business wide safety initiatives, changes, approach
• es.Lead, motivate, and develop the Airfield Safety Coordinator, and support delivery of their functio
• ns.Be a key member of the Airfield Leadership Team, support other Airfield Leaders in delivery of their operatio
• ns.Inform of changes required to safety documentation within the airfield team. Work with the Airfield Standards Manager to upda
• te.Ensure all Airfield Team members are enabled to deliver best safety practices in line with company proce

ss.
The successful candidate will h

• ave:Sound understanding of Airfield Operati
• ons.Strong stakeholder and influencing sk
• illsSound understanding of CASA MoS
• 139.Ability to interpret data and translate to operational effective
• nessA deep understanding of safety practices and Aviation
• SMS.Qualification in incident investigations. i.e.
• ICAMProven experience in delivering positive safety ch
• angeStrong execution of action and change activit
• ies.Experience in auditing front line operations and operational functions is desir
• ableKnowledge of Ground Handler Operation prefe
• rredAirside Drivers Authority Lic
• enseExcellent written and verbal communication sk
• illsContinuous Improvement min
• dsetStrong decision making abili

ties
We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this posi

tion.
About the Co

mpany:Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our p

eople.APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning ai

rport.
Culture and

Values:By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their devel

opment.Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work To

gether.
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• enefits:Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airpor
• t hotel.Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and pers
• onal useHybrid flexible working arra
• ngementsAirport Holiday, an additional day
• of leaveWellness Day, a further additional day
• of leaveDiscounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early
• LearningMental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Progr
• am (EAP)Long-term career and professional development oppor
• tunitiesActive social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and ac
• tivitiesSignature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ f
• ooty dayAccess to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including

SkyBus)APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and c

reative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working