Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.
Job Description
Network Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, providing high-capacity air charter and RPT services. From our base at Perth Airport, we specialise in mining industry support, regional airline services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying.
Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community.
Aligning to the broader national QantasLink Strategy, the
Manager Health, Safety and Environment will lead the development and execution of Network Aviation’s Health, Safety & Environment strategy, ensuring continuous safety improvement and full compliance with all relevant legislation.
This role is responsible for designing and implementing management systems, frameworks, policies, procedures and programs that strengthen hazard identification, mitigation and resolution. You will drive the delivery of Qantas Group safety objectives, lead the safety risk framework across Network Aviation business units, and support key initiatives including mental health, human factors and biosecurity. The position also oversees the Environmental Management Plan to reduce environmental risks and achieve monthly and annual performance targets. A key focus of the role is fostering cultural and behavioural change to deliver measurable safety improvements, while managing and conducting audit and investigation activities across the organisation.
You’ll Have
- Tertiary qualification in Aviation Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline (minimum Cert IV WHS)
- Minimum 3+ years’ relevant experience in HSE, safety systems, audit or investigation roles
- Demonstrated experience in HSE leadership within aviation or high-risk environments
- Strong experience designing procedures, frameworks and technical reports
- Proven ability to analyse data, apply root cause thinking, and deliver actionable insights
- Demonstrated ability to influence, engage and build relationships across all organisational levels
- Proven experience driving cultural change and safety improvement initiatives
Why the Qantas Group?
If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas Group employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: 26th June 2026
