Head of Engineering Operations Control

• Lead the delivery of the strategic plan for Qantas Engineering Operations Control Organization
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration to support Qantas Engineering and the Group's evolving needs
• Full-time permanent position based in Mascot, Sydney

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping the Qantas Group to stay relevant and responsive in an evolving industry. 

As Head of Engineering Operations Control, you will be accountable for defining and executing the strategic vision for the Qantas Engineering Operations Control Organisation. This remit spans Operations Scheduling, Maintenance Control, and Operations Enablement. You will provide decisive and forward-thinking leadership to ensure operational excellence—delivering the highest standards of safety, reliability, passenger comfort, and cost efficiency. In addition, you will serve as the Accountable Manager for certificates issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, ensuring full regulatory compliance across all functions.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Over 15 years of senior engineering management experience within the aviation industry
• Deep expertise in CASA and international airport regulations, along with aircraft certification requirements
• Eligibility as required by the Part Manual of Standards (MOS) to serve as a Responsible Manager for a Part 42 Organisation and Alternate Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian and international civil aviation regulations, alongside workforce management legislation (WH&S, Industrial Relations, Environment, EEO)
• Strong understanding of Line and Base Maintenance operations
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at the highest levels, including facilitating complex discussions with executive and CEO-level leaders
• A strategic, big-picture mindset combined with the ability to drive operational detail and performance
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching and talent management
• A proactive, innovative thinker with strong analytical skills, adept at solving complex challenges and delivering creative, commercially sound solutions

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 up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.  
• 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28th of May 2025