- Exciting opportunity to manage the strategic direction and delivery of external communications for the Qantas Group
- Work with a diverse group of stakeholders to drive positive positioning for the business
- Full time permanent opportunity based at our Mascot Campus
The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications will lead the development and execution of external communication strategies for the Qantas Group. This role is crucial for safeguarding and enhancing the Qantas brand by ensuring our messaging is effectively communicated through media coverage. You will play a key role in developing strategic messaging and communications strategies across various portfolios.
In this role, you'll be a senior member of the corporate affairs team and build strong, trusting relationships with the Executive leadership team and other senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for crafting innovative and strategic communications, offering expert advice on emerging issues, managing crises, and engaging stakeholders to develop and drive our strategic narrative.
As a people manager, you will also lead and mentor the broader team, fostering the professional growth and development within the department.
What you’ll bring to the role –
- 10+ years’ experience in corporate communications.
- Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, public relations or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in leading communications functions within complex environments.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Experience managing media at regional and national levels on complex issues.
- Skilled in issues and crisis management in high-profile settings.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- ASX release and financial communications experience preferred.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership with experience in team management and career development.
- Proficient in handling fast-paced environments and working under pressure.
- Skilled in speech writing and preparing communication materials for diverse audiences and purposes.
- Ability to drive outcomes by effectively working with diverse stakeholders.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy 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 up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- 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 its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
The Qantas Group 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.
If you are ready to take your flying and managerial experience to the next level, submit an application today and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close Thursday 20 March 2025.
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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