Senior Investigator Safety

• Lead independent safety investigations across the Qantas Group, identifying systemic risks.
• Analyse complex data, influence leaders, and drive safety improvements.
• Full time permanent position based at our Mascot Campus

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations. It’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we make a contribution to take the organisation forward.

Your new role as Senior Investigator – Safety will see youproviding independent and objective insights into the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems of various areas and functions in the Airline Group. Reporting to Manager Group Investigations, you will lead and execute the delivery of investigations and safety reviews within the Qantas Group. This is a pivotal role for a safety professional who thrives in complex operational environments and is passionate about driving systemic improvement and a strong safety culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and executing high‑level safety investigations across the Qantas Group, identifying systemic risks and underlying causal factors
• Applying the Qantas Group investigation methodology to complex, safety‑critical matters across the network
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting complex operational data, evidence and management systems to identify control strengths, weaknesses and improvement opportunities
• Developing clear, concise and influential investigation reports for stakeholders including  Executive Management
• Building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes through sound judgement and expert advice
• Acting as a safety leader, contributing to the ongoing development of a positive and proactive safety culture across a diverse workforce

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Strong understanding of the airline industry and the Qantas Group
• 5+ years’ experience in safety investigations or a safety‑related role
• Completion of an approved Safety Investigation qualification.
• Operational experience within aviation (Flight Operations, Cabin, Engineering, Airports/Ground Operations) or a comparable heavy transport environment
• Proven experience in safety‑critical investigations, risk management and quality or safety management systems
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging at Executive level
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage challenging conversations and drive cross‑business change
• Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements and relevant safety legislation

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 love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel 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 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close on Wednesday 11th March 2026

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.