Western Australia, Australia

Job Family Group:

Aircraft

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

January 12, 2026

Business Unit:

HR Corporate Functions

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role?

This is a unique opportunity to bring your aviation expertise and management skills to help Shell drive its operational excellence. Join a team of subject matter experts, applying your aviation expertise, to jointly develop, implement and audit to the highest safety standards in close collaboration with our worldwide Shell business units.

The Shell Aircraft Air Transport Assurance team gives advice to Shell business units in 30 countries and audits up to 100 aircraft and RPAS operators on their behalf every year. This results in major improvements in operational safety and quality of the services provided. Shell exposure to flying, at 40,000-50,000 flying hours and over 300,000 staff and contractors moved annually, equates to the activity of a moderate sized airline. Air Transport Assurance is staffed by a team of Aviation Advisers and is part of Shell Aircraft, which also includes the Corporate Fleet department based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

In this role you will:

As an Aviation Adviser, you are instrumental in safeguarding and advancing our standards of operational excellence. Providing expert advice on the safe and efficient use of aircraft and air transport services in support of the Shell business unit aviation strategy. In practice that means, you will be running operational and technical audits of contractors and logistics teams; producing reports in accordance with Shell Aircraft processes and procedures; and making sure all assessment recommendations are actioned by aviation management. You may also be involved with air safety accident and incident investigations.

You'll need a strong commitment to safety and excellence, along with the ability to manage a demanding workload with competing priorities. In addition to providing aviation safety advice, you will lead specific areas of expertise, requiring your technical knowledge to remain current and relevant.

You will be entrusted with the following:

• To enhance safety assurance across Shell by conducting operational and technical audits of air transport contractors and the logistics management teams that oversee aviation activities, producing written reports in accordance with internal processes and procedures.
• To provide operational and technical advice to Shell business units on the safe and efficient use of aircraft and air transport services.
• To participate in the investigation of air safety accidents and incidents as required.
• To work with business unit aviation management to ensure actions arising from assessments are followed up in line with the periodicities stated in the reports and to ensure that, where insufficient action has been taken to close safety critical recommendations by the agreed target date, communication is escalated to a higher level.
• To act as Country Focal Point or Subject Matter Expert for specific areas of expertise (as nominated) and to keep up to date in those subjects, understanding that these responsibilities may change from time to time.
• To perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining templates or internal procedural manuals.
• To identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that will drive more focused and efficient support to the Shell business units.
• To perform additional duties as tasked to provide regional support.

What we need from you

We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:

• A current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (CASR/EASA-66 Cat-B1/B2) or equivalent, or you could be a professional engineer with an aeronautical background.
• An extensive experience in all aspects of aircraft operations and support, as well as an understanding of the commercial and legislative aspects of aviation. In addition, you'll have relevant experience in the aviation industry and have held management positions within an aircraft operating company or equivalent military organization.
• Knowledge of aviation quality & safety management systems and their application is required.
• The ability to critically assess aviation systems, operational workflows, and management structures to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and compliance risks.
• The ability to grow and further develop skills and technical knowledge in aviation systems and the management of aviation risk.
• The ability to work as part of a global team and to deliver on set goals through collaboration.
• Skill in articulating complex safety risks and compliance issues to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, in a way that is both accessible and compelling.
• The ability to speak or present publicly, such as during seminars and industry conferences.
• Skill in technical writing of reports related to aviation systems.
• Skilled in the use of MS Office 365 tools and similar common software tools.

Shell's aviation professionals are required to travel extensively (120 to 160 days annually) in support of the work and as such, must be able to travel anywhere in the world.

This position in based in Perth, Australia on local terms, therefore the applicant must be able to work and live in Australia and travel freely worldwide.

The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table.

We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered.

APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL 26 January 2026.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress professionally as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours when applicable.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in Australia

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia's first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia's fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia's largest and most innovative natural resource developments.

Throughout this 124-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed, and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.

Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today's energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.

Today, Shell's portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.

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DISCLAIMER:

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development. The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.