Adviser, Government and Corporate Affairs

• Deliver strategic communications and media support to protect and promote the Qantas brand
• Support government relations through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Fixed Term position based at our Mascot Campus

The Adviser, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs provides support to the team across a broad range of political, policy, and regulatory priorities as well as external and internal communications. The position supports Qantas Group external communications, key issues, crisis, stakeholder engagement and media strategy.

Key responsibilities include managing strategic communications campaigns, managing complex issues and responding to media and providing external and internal communications support for business-led initiatives, with the overall objective of protecting and promoting the Qantas brand across a variety of portfolios. Building and managing key stakeholder relationships is a key part of the role including managing a variety of media and key opinion leaders on behalf of the business. Responsible for both proactive and reactive storytelling for Qantas as we continue to build trust and pride in the brand across a variety of stakeholder groups. This role also contributes to the successful delivery of the Group’s Government Relations Strategy through research, analysis, coordination, and communications support.

You’ll have –

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role with a track record of success.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Communications/Law/Economics/Politics or equivalent.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and research skills with an attention to detail.
• The ability to manage complex issues and exercise sound judgement.
• Resilient with the Capacity to work in a high-pressure, changing environment under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the political landscape, workings of parliament and the regulatory environment.
   

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 (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options 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: Friday 14th November 2025

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