Project Manager Property Development

• Oversee the delivery of high-impact property projects across Qantas Group facilities including asset replacements, refurbishments and fit outs
• Engage and drive key suppliers and external consultants, and collaborate with internal business units to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and meet regulatory compliance and operational requirements
• Fixed term position based at our Mascot Campus within the Group Property - Group Facilities Management and Environment Team

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.

Qantas Group Property manage a portfolio of over 2 million SQM across approximately 200 sites nationally. The team works closely with a broad range of stakeholders and internal customers to deliver property solutions supporting all facets of the business to meet constantly evolving operational requirements and to assist the organisation in providing a premium Customer experience.

The Project Manager, is responsible for managing key suppliers and external professional consultants to deliver multiple small to medium sized property-related capital projects including asset replacements, refurbishments, and facility fit-outs, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, safely, and in accordance with all compliance requirements and best practice standards, while fulfilling the operational needs of the internal customer business unit. Key tasks include all aspects of program governance – project brief and business case development, scope and design oversight, tender process oversight, stakeholder management, schedule and budget oversight, risks and issue management, reporting and assurance.

You’ll have –

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction and property industry
• Tertiary qualification - Bachelor Degree in construction, property, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience in contracting and supplier management, including sourcing, negotiation, and risk mitigation
• Strong project management skills with knowledge of project and property development methodologies
• Solid understanding of financial evaluation principles and techniques
• Good knowledge of regulatory environments, with a willingness to continuously expand expertise
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines independently
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation delivery
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in computer-based systems and databases
• High standard of written communication, supported by thorough documentation and record-keeping
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of construction workplace health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements
• Strong focus on safety and risk management in project delivery

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: Tuesday 26th August 2025

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