Organisational Development Manager

• Lead the way in shaping performance and employee experience including recognition and culture across the Qantas Group by driving impactful and innovative Organisational Development strategies 
• Leverage your expertise to deliver high-impact programs and be a key driver in our transformation journey—where your work truly makes a difference 
• Permanent full-time position located at our Mascot head office     

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.  

Join us as an Organisational Development Manager and help shape the future of the Qantas Group. In this pivotal role, you’ll bring the Group People strategy to life—aligning Organisational Development initiatives with both current and future business priorities. Your focus will span key areas including Performance and Employee Experience. 

As a trusted subject matter expert, you’ll provide strategic, research-driven, and practical guidance to design and deliver impactful Organisational Development solutions. Collaborating closely with stakeholders across the Group, you’ll translate organisational needs into tailored programs that drive performance and engagement at every level. 

Success in this role means leading with influence, managing complex programs with agility, and fostering strong partnerships across the People function, business leaders, and external partners. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll be doing:

As Organisational Development Manager, you will: 

• Lead the design and execution of strategic OD initiatives aligned with the Group People strategy, focusing on Performance and Employee Experience, including Recognition and Culture. 
• Develop and deliver research-based, high-impact solutions that address both enterprise-wide and business unit-specific needs. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Qantas Group to translate organisational insights into tailored programs that drive a high performance culture. 
• Influence and guide key decisions through strong program management, thought leadership, and effective partnerships across the People function and external experts. 

About you: 

• 5–7 years’ experience designing and delivering Organisational Development programs 
• Degree in Organisational Psychology, HR, or a related field 
• Proven expertise in Performance and Employee Experience including Recognition and Culture within dynamic, fast-paced environments 
• Strong track record in leading strategic people initiatives in commercial settings 
• Skilled in building senior stakeholder relationships and providing sound, influential advice 
• Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and adaptability 
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence through resistance 
• Confident communicator and coach with strong executive presence 
• Broad HR knowledge across talent, performance and employee experience  
• Strong critical and creative thinking to drive effective problem-solving 

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. 
 
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today. 
 
Applications close: Thursday 24th 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.