Safety Training Manager Role
The Safety Training Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of safety and wellbeing at an airport. This is a strategically significant opportunity to lead a specialist team focused on continuous improvement, safety systems, reporting, and training initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be methodical, action-focused, and ready to influence culture and compliance at scale. They will drive the development and implementation of the airport's Safety Management System (SMS), integrating Work Health & Safety (WHS) and Aviation Safety requirements.
This role offers the chance to lead and champion the Safety & Wellbeing Strategy and SMS, ensuring alignment with WHS and aviation legislation, ISO standards, and strategic business priorities.
* Lead and guide a team in delivering Safety & Wellbeing Strategy projects that deliver lasting change and improved safety culture among staff and community.
* Provide strategic direction and support for SMS assurance programs, ISO 45001 certification, and systems integration across aviation safety, risk, and safety domains.
* Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical and compliance training, including SYD Academy development and leadership development programs.
* Support the business through expert system and compliance advice, stakeholder engagement, and board-level safety reporting and insights.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess:
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related field; safety or integrated management systems auditing certification essential.
* Strong knowledge of WHS, aviation (desirable), and environmental legislation, including experience with ISO 45001, 14001, or 9001 standards.
* Proven experience in setting up, managing, and auditing integrated or safety-specific management systems in complex environments.
* Strong leadership experience, managing high-performing specialist teams and delivering training and strategic safety initiatives.
* Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influencing, and project/change management skills.