Adviser, Government and Public Affairs

• At Qantas, we strive to achieve the impossible, transforming our business to meet future demands
• Challenge yourself to make an impact in this exciting new role and take an opportunity to grow and diversify your career
• Permanent position based at our Mascot Campus

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.

The Adviser, Government and Public Affairs plays a vital role in supporting the Qantas Government and Public Affairs team across a broad spectrum of political, policy, and regulatory priorities at both the State and Federal levels. Working closely with colleagues across the Government Relations function, the Adviser contributes to the protection and advancement of the Qantas Group’s reputation, as well as its commercial and policy interests, through engagement with government, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.

This role supports the successful implementation of the Group’s Government Relations Strategy through research, analysis, coordination, and communications support. Key responsibilities include assisting with Qantas’ engagement with Federal, State, and Territory governments by preparing briefing materials, correspondence, and stakeholder collateral. The Adviser also sources and analyses information from internal and external stakeholders to inform submissions, briefings, and responses to government inquiries. Additionally, the role involves supporting the planning and coordination of stakeholder outreach initiatives and engagement activities, as well as contributing to the delivery of projects and events through effective logistics, communication, and cross-functional coordination. The Adviser maintains stakeholder tracking systems and supports the ongoing planning and reporting of engagement activities.

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 and a sense of curiosity
• 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, and in ways which foster collaboration
• Understanding of the political landscape, workings of parliament and the regulatory environment 
• Interest in and some knowledge of air transport and tourism sectors (desirable)

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 and no day is the same, 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: Tuesday 5th August 2025

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