Manager, Risk - Fleet Programs

• Challenge yourself in this dynamic leadership role supporting Fleet Programs risk management initiatives
• Together we’ll create an impact by enhancing risk frameworks and resilience across our aircraft programs
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Sydney

We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. There’s opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, own projects and make an impact.

We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. We bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.

As Manager, Risk – Fleet Programs, you’ll lead the development and delivery of risk frameworks, reporting, and assurance across Fleet Programs. You’ll support senior leadership in risk-based planning and oversee the Entry Into Service program, managing risks and resilience for new and mid-life aircraft. This role also involves building strong relationships across the Qantas Group to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with audit and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk reporting processes and deliver timely insights to senior leadership and the Board.
• Maintain and enhance the Group Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, and training.
• Establish and monitor operational and change-related risk processes.
• Assess and report on risk mitigation strategies and industry best practices.
• Manage audits and health checks to ensure alignment with risk management standards.
• Influence and support leaders in adopting effective risk, change, and resilience strategies.
• Review business processes to ensure controls align with risk mitigation.
• Provide subject matter expertise and maintain technical and industry knowledge.

You’ll have:

• A tertiary qualification and 8+ years’ experience in risk management, ideally with post-graduate studies.
• Strong leadership and experience in risk management for programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving strategies
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and build collaborative relationships.
• Proven capability to manage complex issues independently and within teams.

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.

Ready to take off with us?

Submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications close: Wednesday 24th of September 2025.