The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role and The Team

In this role you will assist and enable leaders and workers across Airservices, including our Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Air Traffic Control and Maintenance, to manage health and safety risks and compliance obligations in a safety-critical environment. You will also have a direct influence in leading and fostering Work Health and Safety initiatives within these business functions.

You will actively manage the day-to-day tactical work health and safety requirements within your area of responsibility, as well as engaging with a wide range of internal and external customers and stakeholders.

You will be part of a diverse, dynamic and highly skilled team of outcome focussed professionals. Our team is passionate and positive about the services they provide and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. The team demonstrates the following cultural behaviours:

• Treating everyone with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Acting with honesty and integrity.
• Acting ethically, with care and diligence to be safe always

The Person

The successful applicant for this role will be a motivated self-starter who is capable of influencing and guiding leaders and workers in managing risks to health and safety. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will bring your specialist knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) risk management and compliance combined with well-developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.

In addition you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the practical application of WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian/industry standards and guidance in the Commonwealth jurisdiction (or equivalent harmonised jurisdiction)
• Accredited qualifications in WHS, Safety or Ergonomics to Diploma level or above (or equivalent industry experience)
• Demonstrated experience in applying WHS risk management processes in a high-risk safety-critical environment
• A track record of leading or influencing WHS performance improvements through the development and implementation of WHS strategies and programs
• Experience in a fire-fighting or emergency services environment (desirable)
• Certification or relevant experience in Safety Investigations (desirable)
• Certification or relevant experience in Safety Audits (desirable)
• Experience in or understanding of, Learning Teams and/or Human and Organisational Performance (desirable)

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 WHS Specialist.pdf

Should you require any further information please contact Jessica Nichols on email: Jessica.Nichols@AirservicesAustralia.com

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online via the “apply link” attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to this role.

Applications close 11.59 pm (AEST) Thursday 4th July 2024