Regional Safety Manager (Americas)

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

• Lead safety transformation across a dynamic international region 
• Take an opportunity to grow and diversify your career 
• Full-time permanent position based in Los Angeles 
• $140,000 - $150,000 USD per annum plus bonus 

*Please note, sponsorship will be available for a candidate with the right skills and experience for the role.

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship and a can-do attitude. We’re resilient and strong and it’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we contribute to taking the organisation forward. We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. 

As the Regional Safety Manager – Americas, you’ll be responsible for the management and implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives across a diverse region that includes Honolulu, New York (JFK), Vancouver, and Santiago.  Periodic travel within the region will be required, based on business needs. 

This role plays a critical function in delivering the revised Group Safety Strategy — a risk-based, operationally targeted approach focused on preventing severe injury and harm. 

You’ll lead the development of frontline safety leadership and ensure the Group strategy is effectively translated into local implementation. This includes working across Freight, Airports, and Engineering business units to drive compliance, uplift safety culture, and embed proactive risk management practices. 

You’ll also work closely with third-party suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, often in complex stakeholder environments. Your ability to influence up, down, and across the organisation will be key to driving transformational safety outcomes. 
 

You’ll have – 

• Previous experience in a senior safety management role, ideally within aviation, logistics, or similarly complex and high-risk operational environments  
• Extensive knowledge of WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, and industry standards  
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety strategies aligned to broader business goals  
• Experience managing transformational projects and delivering cross-functional safety outcomes  
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence diverse groups including third-party suppliers and senior leadership  
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure  
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trusted relationships across formal and informal networks  
• A proactive, flexible mindset and a passion for continuous improvement 

Why Qantas?  

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.  

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.  

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the USA to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.  
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 days sick leave for eligible employees. 
• We are planning for the future: Our 401K match offering is 8% for eligible employees. 
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

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: Wednesday, 26th of November 2025 (PDT)