Events & Activation Manager

• Lead end-to-end event delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality execution.
• Support brand strategy through strong collaboration with internal and external partners.
• 12-months fixed Term opportunity based at Mascot Head Office.

While we operate in an unpredictable industry, we thrive on uncertainty and are always ready for a challenge. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations.

As the Events & Activations Manager you will manage the delivery of high-quality events for our most valued stakeholders. Passionate and self-motivated with the ability to build strong professional relationships both internally and externally you will identify opportunities to develop and implement cost-effective event concepts. Working with key stakeholders across multiple internal teams you will project manage to drive on-time delivery of diverse events to build the Qantas brand and reputation.

You’ll have –

• Proven experience managing events to a consistent high standard e.g. Media Events, Product Launches, Conferences, Town Halls, Cocktail functions, Outdoor events and Gala dinners
• The ability to design events to meet objectives and solve a business problem within an allocated budget
• A strong ability to leverage the Qantas brand to support the overall communication strategy with a desire to drive affinity and loyalty via events and activations
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, problem solve and work well under pressure
• Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to liaise with all levels within the organisation
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively liaise with Qantas management
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for service excellence
• The ability to self-start and work autonomously in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Experience in working and negotiating with external and internal suppliers to achieve best outcomes for the business
• A commitment to Qantas’s safety, risk, insurance and contract management and security policies/standards
• The ability to organise and run events outside of normal business hours when required

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 and the option to purchase additional paid leave 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 on Thursday 3rd July 2025

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