Operational and People Safety Advisor - Americas

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Qantas is seeking an Operational and People Safety Advisor for the Americas in Los Angeles, a permanent on-site role that puts you on the frontline of aviation safety, partnering with operational teams to identify and manage risk, lead investigations, and embed practical safety solutions across fast paced, high traffic environments. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years in Occupational Safety and Health, a safety or related degree, strong incident investigation and risk management skills, and the credibility to influence crews through to senior leadership while staying hands-on on the floor. We look for excellent communication, problem solving, and a solid understanding of WHS OHS regulations. To apply, tailor your resume to aviation or other high risk settings, share concrete, quantified improvements and show how you translated theory into action, demonstrate cross functional influence, and confirm US work eligibility and willingness to be onsite. Salary is $95,000 to $110,000 USD per year with benefits including four weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, an 8 percent 401K match, wellbeing programs and travel perks. Advertising closes Midnight Friday 10 July 2026 PST.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Be at the frontline of safety in aviation—working directly with operational teams where risk is real and decisions matter 
• Influence meaningful change by embedding practical safety solutions across fast-paced, high-traffic environments 
• Permanent full-time position based in Los Angeles 
• $95,000 - $110,000 USD per annum 

Our offshore ports each have a personality of their own. When you’re part of the offshore Qantas family, you might be physically apart but you’re still a close part of our team. Airports are the heart of our operation. It’s here people connect with the spirit of Australia from the confidence of seeing and interacting with our people, to the sheer awe that comes from watching our aircraft take off and land. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, taking the organization forward.  

As an Operational and People Safety Advisor – Americas, you’ll play a key role in keeping people, operations and environments safe across Qantas Airways’ high-risk, fast-paced operational network. 

Working closely with frontline teams, supervisors and leaders, you’ll be responsible for identifying and managing risk, leading investigations, and embedding practical safety solutions where they matter most—on the ground. This is a hands-on advisory role where your ability to influence, build trust and drive behavioural change will directly impact safety outcomes across diverse operational environments. 

You’ll partner with the business to strengthen safety culture, improve reporting and governance, and ensure safety practices are not only compliant, but genuinely effective in day-to-day operations. 

To be successful, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Safety or a related field. 
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Occupational Safety and Health role and demonstrate a record of delivering improvement, ideally within an aviation or operational environment. 
• Strong capability in incident investigations, risk management and safety systems, with the ability to translate theory into practical action 
• A demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence at all levels, from frontline crews through to senior leadership 
• A hands-on, operational mindset—comfortable being out on the floor (or airside), not just behind a desk 
• Strong judgement and confidence to challenge behaviours and drive change in a constructive, pragmatic way 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into action 
• Sound understanding of WHS/OHS legislation and regulatory frameworks 

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. 

You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

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

• 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. 
• 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. 

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. 

Qantas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qantas will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the recruiter. 

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. 

Advertising closes: Midnight Friday 10 July 2026 (PST)