Change Manager (People Programs)

• 18-month fixed term opportunity at Mascot Head Office 

At Qantas, we’re proud of our history—and excited about our future. As the spirit of Australia, we connect people with experiences that matter. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Change Manager (People Programs) to help shape the future of our People & Culture function. 

Your new role: 

As the Change Manager (People programs), you’ll lead impactful strategic and operational change management across our Organisational Development & Inclusion portfolio, with a key focus on strategic people projects that elevate the way we work. This includes driving transformation initiatives designed to enhance performance, talent, and remuneration processes, with the goal of building and nurturing a high performance culture. 

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, HRBPs, and project teams to drive meaningful change, inspire and engage stakeholders and maximise impact. You’ll be the go-to advisor for change management best practices, guiding how we support and empower our people through transformation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead change initiatives, especially across strategic people projects. 
• Design and implement tailored change strategies, governance frameworks, and readiness plans. 
• Conduct detailed change impact assessments across people, process, and technology. 
• Build and execute stakeholder engagement plans that drive alignment and support. 
• Coach leaders and uplift internal capability around leading change. 
• Monitor effectiveness of change interventions using pulse checks, metrics, and feedback loops. 
• Proactively manage risk and escalate change-related challenges. 

What you’ll bring: 

• 10+ years' experience leading complex organisational change programs. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR, or Change Management. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels—including unionised environments. 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills. 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at pace in complex and ambiguous environments. 
• Proven ability to coach, uplift leadership capability, and embed change effectively. 

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. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. 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.
If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Monday 19 May 2025

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