• Great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a broad stakeholder group
• Leverage your technical knowledge and expertise across Employment Law
• 12M fixed-term role, Executive Level, in a key project role based at our corporate campus in Sydney

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.

As the Manager, Employment Knowledge, you will provide expert advice and support across the Business and People Community on the interpretation and application of enterprise agreements, modern awards, legislation, and policies at the Qantas Group.

The Manager, Employment Knowledge will also proactively assess People processes and functions to identify risks of non-compliance with employment obligations, as well as recommend improvements, and liaise 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, employment legislation and HR policies.
• Tertiary qualifications in Employment law / Industrial relations / HR or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial/operational organisation preferable.
• Proactive individual who provides 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 employment related queries, investigate and collate relevant information, identify possible associated risks and propose relevant solutions, all in a timely manner.
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of the organisation along with the ability to influence, negotiate and coach.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and maintains appropriate confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated understanding of complexities of employment contracts and experience drafting employment contracts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing, leading and coaching others.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a high volume workload.
• Experience with terms and conditions applicable in aviation industry desirable.

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.

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’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. 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.

Applications close: 17th September 2024