Project Manager

• Take the lead on one of Qantas Group’s most transformative aircraft programs
• Play a key role in multi-billion-dollar initiatives
• 2x 24-month fixed term opportunities available with flexibility to be located Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane 

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.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic aircraft proposal initiatives, focusing on aircraft specifications, engineering, and collaboration with aircraft OEMs. This role will drive the execution of aircraft projects, ensuring alignment with Qantas’ fleet and operational strategy. Reporting into the Operations Delivery Team in Engineering, you will be responsible for the front-end management of Aircraft Project workstreams associated with the group fleet renewal and refresh initiatives.

This high-visibility role will involve leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic project environment, ensuring seamless aircraft entry into service and delivering innovative solutions that enhance our fleet’s capability and customer experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of initiatives to achieve strategic business objectives in relation to projects and change management
• Designs and develops plans to shape, prioritise and resource projects/programmes to ensure they fit in with overall business strategy
• Develops and oversees mechanisms to track and report on the progress against objectives of projects/programs in order to monitor success and provide updates
• Set policies for third party engagements and measure the effectiveness of suppliers to ensure relationship and contractual obligations are met
• Act as the authority across all issue escalation channels for all relevant programme / project stakeholders
• Oversee the continuous review and improvement of project management policies, systems and processes to ensure they are fit-for-purpose
• Partners and closely collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure success of projects, programs and change initiatives
• Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to the team to ensure their growth, development and performance

You’ll have:

• 10+ years’ aviation project experience
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant professional qualification, e.g. professional accreditation in project management
• Significant project and programme management experience with evidence of balancing a customer and a commercial focus
• Proven cost management, political and planning skills
• Strong aviation project background with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven leadership in a matrix environment and ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships
• Experience developing and delivering Lean/Agile change management strategic plans
• Strong commercial and organisational awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to facilitate steering groups and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of aircraft project development and execution

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.

Applications close:  Friday 13th of June 2025. 

Essential criteria • Tertiary qualification • Relevant professional qualification, e.g. professional accreditation in project management • Significant project and programme management experience with evidence of balancing a customer and a commercial focus • Proven cost management, political and planning skills