• Challenge yourself to act as a trusted people / employment adviser at Qantas

• A key opportunity to use your Employment Law expertise advising multiple stakeholders

• Permanent position located at our Mascot Head Office

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. We’re resilient and strong, and work hard to make sure we’ll be right. 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.

As part of the People Services team, the Manager, Employment Knowledge provides expert advice and support to the People Community on the interpretation and application of enterprise agreements, awards, legislation, internal employment policies and local agreements across the Qantas Group.

The role is responsible for overseeing the implementation of new enterprise agreements by teams within People Services, as well as day to day assistance with drafting contractual documentation on behalf of the Qantas Group (e.g. contracts of employment, flexible working arrangements etc). The role also is responsible for providing expert advice on a broad range of employment issues to ensure a consistent and correct application of enterprise agreements, awards and local agreements by People Services.

The role also proactively assesses People processes and functions to identify risks of non-compliance with employment obligations, recommends improvements and liaises with relevant stakeholders to drive and facilitate the implementation of those improvements.

You’ll have –

• 5+ years’ experience in providing comprehensive advice and interpretation of complex industrial instruments and relevant legislation including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), as well as State legislation (experience in industrial/operational organisation preferable)

• Tertiary Qualifications in Employment law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources or in a relevant field

• Proactive mindset to provide practical and pragmatic solutions to support the business needs and deliver optimal Group outcomes, whilst ensuring compliance with employment obligations

• Proven ability to understand and analyse complex employment related queries, investigate and collate relevant information, identify possible associated risks and propose relevant solutions in a timely manner

• Strong understanding of complexities of employment contracts and experience drafting employment contracts (experience with terms and conditions in the aviation industry desirable)

• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills to relate to people at all levels of the organisation with the ability to lead, influence, negotiate and coach others

• Sound judgement maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a high-volume workload

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. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices. 

• 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. 

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.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

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

Applications close: Monday 7 October 2024