• Challenge yourself to address the highest priority and most pressing strategic issues facing the Qantas Group
• Together we’ll design and execute large scale projects to develop insights and recommendations for setting strategic direction for the Group
• Permanent position based at Qantas Group head office in Mascot

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’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there’s the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact.
 

The global aviation industry is just as complex as it is exciting. In our dynamic environment, strategy across all areas of Qantas Group must continually evolve to stay ahead of the curve and ensure we create value for our customers, employees, and shareholders. Our Group Strategy team drives competitive advantage through responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position.

The Senior Manager, Group Strategy is responsible for leading unique, high value and high impact strategic projects aligned to the Qantas Group strategic vision. This position plays a pivotal role in leading the team to form hypotheses, establish the problem-solving approach, structure complex research and analysis, and develop presentations and strategic recommendations for the Qantas Group CEO, Group Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

They key focus of this position will be to drive improved performance across the Qantas Group, and can involve working on strategic questions at the portfolio level or within a part of the business.

The breadth and depth of projects in Qantas Group Strategy will challenge you and provide you with rare and unique exposure to a wide array of business areas. You will have the satisfaction of seeing the end results of your work while influencing the strategic direction of one of Australia’s most renowned global brands.
 

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

• 10+ years’ experience at a major airline or a top-tier consulting firm (such as Bain, BCG, or McKinsey), investment bank, professional services firm, or within a corporate strategy team
• Exceptionally strong skills in problem solving, thought leadership, strategic assessment, analytical acumen, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication
• A highly structured style and results-oriented approach with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts
• A confidence to quickly identify key issues, structure a plan, generate insights, and develop strategic options
• A thorough understanding of strategic evaluation and financial evaluation techniques
• Excellent ability to create high-quality quantitative analysis and written materials for presentation to senior management and the Board of Directors
• Strong relationship-building skills and a high level of emotional intelligence to work with and manage stakeholders across the Qantas Group
• A strong interest in the airline industry and a desire to gain knowledge and experience across a variety of Qantas Group businesses
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams and developing staff, contributing to a diverse, collaborative, high-performing and social team environment

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 and the option to purchase additional paid leave 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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – apply today!

Applications Close: 7th October 2024

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.