Permanent Full Time Opportunity

Perth 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.

About Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA)

VARA operates out of Perth Airport and predominantly conducts charter operations throughout regional Western Australia. We are currently on a growth path and we’ve recently introduced the new E-jet aircraft into our fleet. This will enable us to continue to maintain a strong focus on supporting our major clients in the mining industry - the future is exciting!

What you will be doing:

As the People Safety Specialist for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), you'll oversee WHS performance and compliance while ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the WHS Management System. You’ll be a key driver in supporting the organisation’s operational streams by leading continuous improvement initiatives across Work Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, and Workplace Wellbeing.

Working closely with divisional leaders, you'll influence positive change, manage safety risks, ensure legislative compliance, and foster a strong safety culture across the business. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits, investigations, and inspections at VARA facilities to ensure safety standards are upheld and continuously improved.

The ideal candidate will have experience in WHS and Workplace Wellbeing functions and thrive on building strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance the company’s safety culture.

As a People Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Research, identify and analyse legislative WHS or other specified requirements, emerging WHS issues and best practice, assess and identify opportunities or impact for Virgin Australia systems and processes.
• Act as a sounding board and key partner of frontline Leaders and teams in engaging with and driving cultural change through the business.
• Design and deliver effective communication strategies and processes that will engage and influence the business in driving Work Health Safety and Workplace Wellbeing continuous improvement strategies
• Provide analysis, reporting and insights to support effective decision making and compliance outcomes.
• Provision of reports and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements for Safety Risk Review Committee Meetings
• Support the ongoing development of the WHS Management System.
• Support Workplace Wellbeing activities.
• Support the Business Partners with WHS Investigations
• Maintain oversight of injury and Incident Reporting ensuing accuracy
• Lead and support People Safety projects as allocated by the Head of Safety Systems
• Using specialised practical procedures, knowledge, techniques, and learned skills to support the People Safety assurance activities.
• Oversee non conformances and findings from assurance activities partnering with divisions.

You'll be great in this role if you:

• Have a Tertiary Qualification in WHS or a related discipline
• Come with a minimum 2 years experience in Work Health Safety and/or Workplace Wellbeing within Aviation, resource or energy sectors
• Have 2 years experience implementing systems and risk management programs within industry.
• Possess high levels of experience analysing and reporting to multiple stakeholders on safety performance metrics and trends
• Have knowledge of State and Territory WHS legislative requirements
• Have experience in the rollout of people safety programs and initiatives across WHS and Workplace Wellbeing.
• Have a demonstrated ability in interpretation of legislative or other specified requirements to produce practical operational solutions.
• Are proficient in MS office suite of programmes and advance user of Intelex and Power Bi.

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
• 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.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.

• Research, identify and analyse legislative WHS or other specified requirements, emerging WHS issues and best practice, assess and identify opportunities or impact for Virgin Australia systems and processes.
• Act as a sounding board and key partner of frontline Leaders and teams in engaging with and driving cultural change through the business.
• Design and deliver effective communication strategies and processes that will engage and influence the business in driving Work Health Safety and Workplace Wellbeing continuous improvement strategies
• Provide analysis, reporting and insights to support effective decision making and compliance outcomes.
• Provision of reports and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements for Safety Risk Review Committee Meetings
• Support the ongoing development of the WHS Management System.
• Support Workplace Wellbeing activities.
• Support the Business Partners with WHS Investigations
• Maintain oversight of injury and Incident Reporting ensuing accuracy
• Lead and support People Safety projects as allocated by the Head of Safety Systems
• Using specialised practical procedures, knowledge, techniques, and learned skills to support the People Safety assurance activities.
• Oversee non conformances and findings from assurance activities partnering with divisions.

• Workplace Health and Safety
• Workplace Health and Safety Management
• Management Systems
• Proficient in MS office suite of programmes
• Advance user of Intelex
• Advance user of Power Bi

• Tertiary Qualification in WHS or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in Work Health Safety and/or Workplace Wellbeing within Aviation, resource or energy sectors
• 2 years experience implementing systems and risk management programs within industry.
• High levels of experience analysing and reporting to multiple stakeholders on safety performance metrics and trends
• Knowledge of State and Territory WHS legislative requirements
• Experience in the rollout of people safety programs and initiatives across WHS and Workplace Wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability in interpretation of legislative or other specified requirements to produce practical operational solutions.