Job Description

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Brisbane Based

We’re the airline that dares to be different. Bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower. We blend heart and smarts to deliver experiences that feel good, work brilliantly and bring a spark of fun back to flying and built around giving our guests real choice.

What you’ll be doing

As the Work Health & Safety Business Partner you will play a critical role in shaping, embedding and continuously improving the WHS framework across a complex, fast moving aviation environment.

This is a highly strategic partner role, providing expert advice, leadership and influence at senior levels of the business to drive safety performance, cultural change and regulatory excellence.

As a trusted advisor to Managers and Heads of Department, you will support the development and delivery of safety plans that strengthen WHS outcomes across the Group. You’ll operate at both a strategic and operational level, balancing compliance with practical, value adding solutions.

Reporting to the Head of People Safety you will:

• Lead consultation on WHS matters and actively participate in resilience initiatives, including departmental bench strength programs
• Ensure adherence to the Risk Management Framework by proactively identifying, mitigating and escalating WHS risks
• Project manage the ongoing enhancement of the Group WHS Manual
• Research and interpret WHS legislation, emerging issues and best practice, translating these into fit for purpose systems and standards
• Design and continuously improve WHS standards, systems and processes using risk based methodology and deliver impactful strategies, training and educational material
• Act as a WHS technical authority and key liaison with regulators
• Partner with leaders to build WHS capability and fulfill due diligence obligations
• Provide technical WHS expertise to assurance and incident investigation activities

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in WHS or a related discipline (essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ WHS experience within aviation, resources or energy sectors
• Strong background implementing WHS systems and risk management programs in complex organisations
• Proven experience in safety leadership, stakeholder influence and coaching
• Experience leading and supporting incident investigations
• Demonstrated capability in analysing and reporting safety metrics and trends
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional environments and WHS systems (intelex experience advantageous)
• Deep understanding of WHS legislation, codes and standards
• Ability to translate legislative requirements into practical operational solutions
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills, including experience working with unions and consultative groups
• Experience in auditing, assurance activities and causal factor analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities

Your Benefits & Beyond

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

Next Steps:

Virgin Australia Group prides itself on recruiting the right people to meet the challenges ahead. No matter their role – our employees share an enormous amount of passion for our guests and ambition to be the most loved airline in Australia.

Virgin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture and supportive environment for our people.

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