Senior Manager - NTS Ground Services

• Challenge yourself to lead the strategy of Ground Services Operations for Network Aviation across Western Australia 
• An opportunity to implement change and make a difference using your ground handling expertise 
• Full-time permanent position located at Perth Airport  

 
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 a dynamic industry. We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome. We’re a high performing team, and we each have the opportunity to add value and make an impact on the business. 

As the Senior Manager, Network Turbine Solutions (NTS) Ground Services you will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the Ground Services Operation for Network Aviation across Perth Airport. The role is responsible for setting strategy and ensuring overall performance of the operations to achieve safety, service, operational, people, regulatory and financial KPIs. 

You will  have direct management of NTS ground handling as well oversight of some 3rd party ground handlers, as well as being an active contributor in local and national performance improvement programs.   This role will also require active participation and leadership across all the Qantas Group entities in the WA region to deliver a seamless ground operation.  
 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing suppliers and/or operations. 
• Broad understanding across all aspects of the airline business, with related airport experience in operations, compliance, safety, security and people leadership. 
• Previous experience in managing large operational teams and supplier relationships. 
• Previous experience in facilitating, influencing, and leading without authority, to achieve outcomes through business partners and suppliers.  
• Strong business partnering skills including the ability to build strong relationships, support partners with actionable insights and constructively challenge where appropriate.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal with a wide range of  
• stakeholders, peers, and frontline staff.  
• A proven record of successfully managing change and implementing continuous improvement activities.  

 
Why Qantas?  

If you’re successful in your application, 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 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 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.   
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, 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. 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. 
 
Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship. 
 
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today. 

Applications close: Wednesday 12 March 2025