Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

As our “Manager Safety Systems ", you will play a lead role in day-to-day management of the safety systems for APAC. You will also work with the Manager of Safety and Compliance to drive safety and standards with improved systems and processes with an emphasis on managing, and reducing, risk to improve safety and security. The Manager Safety Systems will also support the safe and secure operation of the business, leading the way in safety planning, administration, reporting and safety culture.

You must have the ability to travel both interstate and internationally to meet all planned travel activities, respond to all ad hoc travel requests and have the ability to work variable hours from time to time (including early starts, late finishes and weekends) where required.

Your Experience and Competencies

• Essential - Experience in a workplace safety management role, or similar profession
• Direct aviation ground operations experience, or experience in a safety role or similar
• Strong people leadership ability - drive collaboration and success within your team
• Working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand aviation regulations, and airport, cargo or airline operational policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Australia and New Zealand WH&S legislation
• Contractor Management engagement experience,
• High level utilisation of the Microsoft Office suite
• Superior observational skills and attention to detail
• Highly developed planning, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Document control/ management
• Capability to travel domestic and internationally

It is essential to have the following tertiary qualifications:

• Safety or aviation diploma or above
• Lead Auditor training or Quality Auditor qualification
• Work Health and Safety (WHS) or equivalent
• Incident investigation
• Risk Management
• Working knowledge with ISO

Your profile

• Support a safe working environment within your area of responsibility and a ‘safety first’ culture
• Customer orientation – accurately anticipates emerging and current clients/customers’ needs and establish/maintain positive relationships
• Apply sound time management judgement in relation to prioritising work and meeting deadlines
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies
• Influence staff, supervisors, management to implement safety improvement strategies and initiatives, and to solve safety problems
• Coach management and your team where appropriate on safety, security and environment related matters and initiatives
• Identify and manage key dependencies between the Management systems and operational Safety Advisory function and other safety functions to ensure adequate cross functional support and alignment where appropriate

What we offer

• Swissport is the worlds leading provider of ground and air cargo services
• Impressive career development opportunities are also available across Swissport’s network throughout Swissport Globally
• Permanent secure roles
• Industry benefits, and much more!

If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for a new challenge, rewarding new career, development opportunities, then don’t miss out apply now!

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at Swissport Careers to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

Only permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, or those who have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand may apply.