More than 35,000 people work across Sydney Airport — from airline and ground handlers to security partners, contractors and more. With so many people keeping Australia’s busiest airport moving, safety is our top priority.

During October, as part of National Safe Work Month, Sydney Airport brought together our broader airport community to recognise and strengthen our shared commitment to keeping the airport community safe.

Teams across the precinct took part in activities and events focused on reinforcing our Safer Together culture, increasing awareness of physical and psychological Safety and Wellbeing for our staff and visitors.

Circle of Safety

We launched the Circle of Safety campaign among the airfield community at Sydney Airport. The Circle of Safety campaign is built on one idea: working safely is like a dance we do together. On the apron, every step, turn, and pause matters, breaking from the routine puts the whole crew, and operation at risk.

The Circle of Safety campaign is an important message we have shared with our stakeholders to help stay in step and keep the circle strong. Working together keeps operations running safely and smoothly for the millions of passengers who travel through Sydney Airport each year.

FOD Walks

An important initiative is our regular FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Walks, where teams across the precinct join forces to keep our airfield clear of debris that could pose a risk to aircraft safety. It’s one of the many ways we bring our safety culture to life, by looking out for each other and for every aircraft that takes off or lands at Sydney Airport.

Celebrating Safety Excellence at SYD Safety Awards 2025

Sydney Airport hosted the SYD Safety Awards on Thursday 30 October 2025, where precinct partners came together to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to make Sydney Airport a safe place to work and travel.

From those leading by example to those fostering collaboration and driving innovation, each nominee represents our shared commitment to safety excellence.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

Safety Champion: • Stuart Lindeman - Virgin Australia • Jessica Awad - Dnata

Excellence in Safety Leadership (Ramp): • Michelle Bowditch - Swissport • Vishal Gopalan - Dnata

Exceptional Partnership Safety Recognition: • Programed Facility Management

Leadership in Safety and Reporting Excellence: • Dnata

Operational Excellence Award (Ground Services - Tier 2): • Gate Gourmet

At Sydney Airport, we’re committed to keeping our community and each journey safe, every day.