Senior Manager, Respect & Inclusion

• Lead the design and delivery of the 'Everyday Respect & Inclusion' pillar of the Qantas Group's Inclusion strategy
• Drive organization-wide initiatives by integrating respect and inclusion into core systems, risk frameworks, education, and communication
• Permanent position based at our Mascot Campus

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.

Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, Wellbeing & Belonging, the Senior Manager, Respect & Inclusion leads the strategic development and enterprise-wide implementation of the 'Everyday Respect & Inclusion' pillar—a foundational element of the Qantas Group's Inclusion strategy.

The role encompasses thought leadership, strategic stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive program management to embed Everyday Respect & Inclusion across all business functions. This includes developing integrated approaches that align with the Group Management System (GMS) while advancing data insights, reporting frameworks, education, training, and communications capabilities.

Working within our Psychosocial Health and Safety risk management approach, the Senior Manager conducts risk assessments, provides expert advice, and ensures initiatives become part of everyday business practices. They collaborate closely with teams across the organization to implement these initiatives while ensuring they align with our broader Inclusion, Wellbeing, People, and Safety priorities.

You’ll have –

• Minimum 10 years HR, WHS, Risk or Program Management experience with a focus
  on leading multidisciplinary strategies in complex environments
• Bachelor qualification in WHS, Business, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Psychology or Coaching
• This is a senior leadership role which requires a high level of understanding of
  culture and the impact of organisational culture
• Project & Program Delivery: Proven ability in project management, program design, delivery, and process simplification.
• Analytical & Data Skills: Advanced analytical, research, and data interpretation skills with a track record of driving data-informed decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Highly skilled in stakeholder management, communication, and relationship building across diverse and complex environments.
• People & Culture Leadership: Experienced in managing and influencing teams (direct and indirect), with a strong grasp of organisational culture, emotional intelligence, and change leadership.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability & Results-Driven: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and deliver results under pressure.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Workers Compensation, WHS, industrial relations, and HR policies and practices.

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: Friday 1 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.