- Part-time
- Sydney
Resource Allocator
- Qantas Airways Limited
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We pride ourselves on forward thinking. We’re not afraid to challenge, we invent boldly, and we purposefully disrupt. In an industry characterised by competition and change, we stay ahead of the game by innovating and creating outstanding products and services for our customers.
We commit to respecting and trusting the people we work with. This creates an open and transparent workplace, where honest conversations allow us to appreciate differences and deliver our common goals.
The Resource Allocator opportunity will be responsible for the coordination of on-the-day operational labour coverage to the airports. This role is required to maximise operational effectiveness by ensuring the right number of appropriately skilled staff are allocated to the right tasks at the right time via workforce planning systems. This role is responsible for monitoring and implementation of the day of operation plans and requires high level of stakeholder management and a strong decision-making skillset.
You’ll have -
- Background in operational industries (ie. Aviation, Transportation etc)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and solve problems under day-to-day operational pressures and to take accountability for the teams work to ensure business and financial objectives are met
- Excellent oral and written communications with proven time management skills
- Highly developed problem solving, analytical, planning, organisational skillsets with excellent decision-making skills.
- Proficiency using GroundStar planning and rostering systems (advantageous but not essential)
- Demonstrated IT proficiency across rostering systems, phone systems and the full Microsoft Suite
- Specialised knowledge including understanding of concepts and principles and ability to analyse and evaluate alternatives
- Self motivated, possessing and demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
We firmly believe that the sky is the limit. It’s not uncommon to hear stories from our people who have achieved great things and gone on to experience roles across many different parts of our business. Demonstrate the right skill and attitude and we’ll place an incredible amount of trust in you to move on to bigger and better things.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story - get in touch today.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.

About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
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