Senior Manager Circular Economy

• Lead the delivery of the Qantas Group’s waste and circularity strategy across all business units 
• Develop and embed circular economy frameworks to support sustainability targets and regulatory compliance 
• Permanent role 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’re seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager Circular Economy to lead the delivery of the Qantas Group’s waste and circularity strategy. This role will develop and manage frameworks to embed circular economy principles across all business units, enabling integration of waste reduction processes and supporting the Group’s sustainability commitments. You will work with key internal and external stakeholders to align initiatives, meet waste targets, and ensure preparedness for evolving government compliance and market drivers. A key focus will be the development and implementation of performance metrics and leading waste-related reporting across the Group. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate sustainability leader to help shape a more circular, low-impact future for one of Australia’s most iconic brands. 

You’ll have – 

• 5–10 years’ experience in sustainability, corporate strategy, or a related field within large, complex organisations 
• Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline 
• Proven ability to influence and deliver sustainability and circular economy outcomes across diverse business functions 
• Deep knowledge of government policy, circular economy legislation, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices 
• Strong project and program management skills, including strategic planning, budgeting, and performance tracking 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and driving cross-functional collaboration 
• Highly adaptable and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities 
• Strong communication skills and recognised thought leadership in sustainability, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset to drive cultural change 

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 12th August 

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