PNG Air, renowned for its extensive network covering over 26 destinations throughout Papua New Guinea, operates the largest fleet of ATR 72-600 series aircraft in the region, alongside a fleet of DASH-8 airplanes. As the Airline of Choice, we're committed to delivering a world-class experience with competitive fares, unparalleled cargo rates, and a focus on safety and on-time performance for our valued customers and stakeholders.

Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

We are pleased to announce an open vacancy now exists in our Safety and Quality Department for a qualified and experienced HSE Specialist.

Based in Port Moresby this position will report to the Manager Safety and Quality. This role will be responsible to the Manager Safety & Quality for developing and maintaining ongoing Health, Safety and Environment programs and systems.

The OHSE Nurse will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining HSE documents (including manuals, policies and procedures).
• Developing, maintaining and delivering HSE activities for the Company including fire procedures and first aid programmes.
• Providing direction to the Company’s OH&S Nurse regarding operation of the Company’s clinic and its programme / activities.
• Conducting HSE occurrence investigations and assessments and providing reports to management.
• Coordinating or taking part in safety and quality audits.
• Managing the Drug and Alcohol testing programme and assisting with testing as required programme.
• Carrying out workplace inspections and surveys to identify hazards and associated risks and draw up plans to mitigate those risks.
• Producing regular and ad hoc HSE reports and statistics to management.
• Providing advice / recommendations to management on HSE aspects.
• Participating in tool box meetings and assisting departments in executing any HSE related action items.
• Keeping PNG Air employees up to date on HSE issues as directed by the management.
• Carrying out HSE inductions for new employees and visitors
• Carrying out HSE refresher training for employees
• Ensuring the HSE database is updated and maintained at all times.
• Scheduling HSE Review meetings
• Participating in CERP Response Teams as designated
• Developing JSAs and conducting JSA Training

To be considered, you must have the relevant qualifications with previous experience in a similar role including having the following key attributes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent
• Must possess a Diploma in HSE or equivalent qualification
• HSE Workplace qualifications and certificates
• Lead Auditor training in Quality Auditing
• Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor course
• First Aid Training Certificate
• Basic Emergency Response Training
• Must have demonstrated experience in practical implementation of Workplace Health and Safety
• Must have more than three years working experiences in HSE Management
• Possess effective communication and leadership skills and be a team player
• Able to demonstrate a high level of analytical skills

If you feel you meet our requirements and are interested, we would like to hear from you. Send your application in only one PDF file to:

[email protected]

Applications close: Monday 26^th May 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.