Head of Industry Affairs

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full time

Challenge yourself to lead the development of substantive policy reform and submissions
- Act as an industry thought leader and advocate for the Group in policy, regulatory and industry settings
- 18-months Fixed Term Contract, based at our Mascot Campus

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. Our corporate functions include Corporate Affairs, Public Company, Legal, Finance, Treasury, Industrial Relations, IT, Sustainability, People and Customer, supporting the CEO in making Qantas a market leading, global organisation.

The Head of Industry Affairs is a critical role in our Government, Industry and International team within Corporate Affairs, responsible for leading significant policy reform and submissions. In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders, government bodies and industry forums to identify, influence and articulate strategic policy and regulatory priorities on behalf of the Qantas Group. Policies include airports, noise, slots, traffic rights, passenger rights, sustainability, regional aviation and workforce planning.

The Head of Industry Affairs will also lead the Group’s response to the Government’s Aviation White Paper, addressing issues that directly impact operations.

You’ll have
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Public Policy, Economics or a related field
- Significant experience in aviation, infrastructure, transport, tourism and/or business policy and submissions
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
- Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to solve complex analytical problems and a strategic approach
- Proven influencing and relationship management skills, and ability to adapt to relevant regulatory and policy agencies
- Strong team player, with an interest in supporting and developing others
- An understanding of the aviation industry and business drivers highly desirable but not essential
- 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 14 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 - get in touch today.

Applications close 22nd January 2023



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