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

The Leader Safety Standards position is responsible for designing, implementing and improving policies and procedures within Virgin Australia’s Safety Management System (SMS), including the operational risk and change management processes. By aligning workflows with robust safety protocols and regulatory standards, the role strengthens operational resilience and drives continuous improvement. Leveraging data and structured governance, the Leader Safety Standards enables informed decision-making, champions accountability, and supports our commitment to delivering a safe, seamless, and trusted experience.

This role is a 12 month Maximum Term contract and is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of safety systems, regulatory frameworks, and a proven ability to drive investigations, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-paced operational environment.

Further Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify potential and actual hazards to operations and work collaboratively with divisional stakeholders to maintain risk
• Oversee quality and compliance of safety processes
• Assist in planning the strategic and operational implementation of new and revised regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain the systems, processes and procedures for change and risk management
• Ensure change management plans are developed and align to the company safety management system
• Facilitate risk assessments across operational divisions
• In consultation with operational divisions, develop policies and procedures to improve safety outcomes
• Manage non-conformance reports, implement corrective actions, and escalate significant risks
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to enhance workflows and ensure operational efficiency
• Prepare and present detailed monthly and annual reports on compliance, safety, and quality performance, highlighting key trends and actionable insights
• Deliver training programs to ensure teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to uphold safety, compliance, and quality standards

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

• Certificate or Diploma in Aviation, Safety, Risk, or Operational Management (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in safety or compliance leadership role
• Strong communication, investigation, and reporting skills
• Ability to drive safety culture and influence operational behaviour
• Proficiency in documentation, process design, and corrective action tracking
• High attention to detail with ability to manage sensitive and high-impact issues
• Working knowledge of aviation safety standards and operational compliance frameworks is highly advantageous
• Ability to bring your authentic self to work and build strong, lasting relationships with internal stakeholders

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.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

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