Principal Analyst Network Planning

• Lead strategic, data-driven initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in assigned markets
• Drive strategic, analysis-based initiatives to improve efficiency in assigned markets
• Full time permanent position based at our Mascot Campus

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations. It’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we make a contribution to take the organisation forward.

Your new role as Principal Analyst Network Planning will see you reporting to Network Planning Manager and responsible for Domestic and International fleet capacity planning, new route business cases, and internal stakeholder collaboration to achieve market performance goals. Over time, you will be given the opportunity to manage a subset of markets and develop sophisticated stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills. You will be responsible for analysing relevant data and providing insights to facilitate informed, data-driven decision-making by business stakeholders, identifying and implementing strategic, analysis-based initiatives, and improving efficiency for assigned markets.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Strong understanding of the airline industry, Qantas Group, and competitors' schedules and products
• Ability to interpret profit & loss statements and derive cost estimates for flying
• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in Excel modelling
• Quick learner with the ability to develop new tools and techniques
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a focus on error-checking
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with PowerPoint proficiency
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Trusted by Senior Management and peers
• Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or aviation
• 2+ years' in a commercial planning or analytical role preferred

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 Friday 3rd October 2025

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