Program Manager - Modern Slavery Risk

• At Qantas, we strive to achieve the impossible, transforming our business to meet future demands
• Challenge yourself to make an impact and grow and diversify your career
• Permanent position based at our Mascot Campus

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. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.

The Qantas Business Integrity and Compliance (BIC) team has accountability for delivering and assuring an effective business integrity compliance program across the Qantas Group, ensuring that employees, and third parties working on behalf of Qantas conduct business in an ethical and compliant manner in the countries where we operate and comply with Qantas code of conduct (Business Practices), policies and standards.

The Program Manager- Modern Slavery Risk (MSPM) is a key role within the BIC team, supporting the delivery of the Groups commitments to respect internationally recognised human rights and uphold its commitments set out in its Human Rights Policy Statement.  The MSPM will work across the Group to identify and manage potential modern slavery risks across its operations and supply chains, and will design and implement initiatives in support of the Group’s established Modern Slavery Program. On a day-to-day basis you will apply your subject matter knowledge and your program management skills to consult with and support business stakeholders to implement program initiatives; advise the business on modern slavery risk management; and work to embed modern slavery risk considerations into new projects, contracts and decision making. The MSPM will also design and deliver various training and awareness campaigns and support the drafting of the Group’s annual Modern Slavery Statement for Board approval.

You will be working with the Group Manager, Business Integrity and Compliance to develop, deliver and maintain enterprise-wide governance programs (including policies, standards, principles, training, compliance programs and frameworks) in the areas of human rights and modern slavery. Supporting the delivery of the established Modern Slavery Program to ensure the Group maintains a continuous improvement approach to the identification, assessment and management of Modern Slavery risks across its operations and value chains. Consulting with business stakeholders to support and drive modern slavery initiatives that will form part of the annual Program. Providing the business with practical and pragmatic advice on modern slavery risk and to improve the maturity of Modern Slavery risk management practices. Preparing periodic reporting for relevant governance forums on Qantas’ progress on its modern slavery program. Undertaking modern slavery due diligence and risk assessment activities, including as part of the Group’s third-party risk management program. Managing the co-ordination and contributing to the drafting of Qantas annual Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the requirements of the Act, and managing internal processes for the Statement to be approved by the Board. As well as design and deliver modern slavery awareness campaigns to the business and its stakeholders.

You’ll have-

• 3-5+ years of professional experience working for or directly engaging with companies on modern slavery and or broader human rights related issues.
• Proven experience in third party due diligence and modern slavery risk assessment
• Sound understanding of human rights standards including the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (and the international human rights instruments referenced in them) and relevant policies and legislation, in particular the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
• Sound understanding of Compliance Management and Risk Management frameworks/practices from working in other large companies
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Be a trusted partner with a clear ability to inspire change, manage conflict, bring together different points of view, make decisions, gain agreement on goals.
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Strong focus on delivery and ability to drive positive outcomes.
• A demonstrated willingness and ability to take ownership and accountability of decisions and advice.
• Flexibility and ability to handle a variety of tasks, adjust quickly to priorities and meet changing business needs.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency and experience using Compliance/Due Diligence platforms

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 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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – apply today!

Applications Close: Monday 31st March 2025

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. 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.