Risk Officer - Perth Airport

Overview

Reporting into the Risk Manager, this is a hands-on role that will see you assisting in the support, development and compliance of all business and safety programs, communicating with all levels of management and providing reporting when required.  This is a critical role in the day-to-day management of Menzies Aviation Group’s risk and compliance by ensuring all measures are being managed and the business is meeting and maintaining all regulatory obligations and requirements.

Some of the roles core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help facilitate the communication of WHS matters to all levels of the business: conducting the organisation's safety induction programs and wellbeing training

• Assisting with the upkeep of the WHS (MORSE) Management System, managing the risk-registers, policies, procedures, tools and resources as required

• Complete SMART inspections across all areas of the business

• Assist in collating SMART Data as required for WHS meetings

• Assisting with monitoring workplace compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures

• Provide assistance reporting and documenting site WHS matters, incidents and claims and assisting with investigations as required.

• Hands-on operational involvement, including inspections and practically implementing proactive and reactive recommendations

• Providing support in the development of policies and procedures in line with legislation

• Assist with co-ordinating the WHS Committee and safety meetings and driving any initiatives and actions from the meetings

• Participate in Supplier Evaluation requests and supplier compliance approval

• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses

• Assist with the education and training of employees on regulation and industry changes.

• Participate in internal, external and stakeholder audits ensuring site maintains compliance

• Support the implementation of any compliance outcomes from audits

• Work down as directed

The successful candidate will be extremely self-motivated and have a proactive attitude with a high degree of initiative. You are highly organised and possess the ability to prioritise workload efficiently and have a positive and collaborative approach to your work. You have secure judgement, maturity, and the ability to use discretion in handling matters of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.

In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels

• Ability to stay focused on goals and objectives

• Ability to operate in a complex environment

• Ability to operate with minimal tactical direction

• Goal oriented

• Effective time management

• Keen observation skills to identify risks and hazards and strong problem-solving and all-round practical skills to make necessary improvements

• Computer literacy – strong Office 365 skills (Teams, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and use an online dashboard system 

• A flexible attitude and team player mentality, performing additional duties out of scope as required 

Safety, Security and Compliance 

ALL employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work

• Co-operate with their manager / supervisor in order to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company

• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety or welfare reasons

• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety

• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual

• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures

• Fully understand the company health and safety policy

• Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company

• Engage with MORSE and follow our code principles

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented.  We believe everyone should feel valued and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. 

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider. 

Applicants will be required to undergo a Police check, Airport security check and pre-employment medical as part of the standard conditions of employment.

Next steps

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