Base Manager

Challenge yourself in a role where you will take ownership in fostering a high performing culture within an operational environment
- Excellent opportunity to join our Flight Operations Management team
- Full time, Permanent position based at Sydney Airport

National Jet Systems is part of the Qantas group, and we offer an exceptional level of safety and service while playing an important role in connecting communities and industry.

Reporting to the Manager Flight Crew, the Base Manager is responsible for leading a high performance team and managing all non-technical aspects of the pilot group in their base(s) which includes but is not limited to; being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the Pilot Enterprise Agreement (PEA) in force, managing all forms of leave, performance management, standards of conduct and disciplinary proceedings, allowances, fitness for work and return to work, local Workplace Health and Safety issues and facilitate consultation. The Base Manager will lead pilots at the Sydney base and is willing to lead timely performance conversations.

Where required, the Base Manager will provide guidance to Flight Operations Management on people and industrial matters relating to their base and are expected to implement continuous improvement initiatives and promote a positive and engaged relationship between the Pilots and Management.

Your role and responsibilities will be:

- Lead a Pilot workforce within the Sydney, Canberra and Hobart bases
- Drive an inclusive, safe and engaged workplace culture
- Manage Pilots in respect to leave and attendance, scheduling, grievance and case management, and overall performance of the Pilot group
- Industrial Relations and Pilot Enterprise Agreement Subject Matter Expert
- Manage Performance, Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Matters
- Management of Leave, Allowances and Payroll Queries
- Management of the relevant Base Facilities
- Management of Fitness for Work and Return to Work programs
- Drive continuous improvement

Your experience, qualifications and attributes will include:

- Strong people leadership experience including a demonstrated experience building high performing teams and effectively managing HR and IR related matters including misconduct, grievances and employee fitness for work
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Experience within an operational role with a people focus
- Degree level qualification preferred
- Desirable - Australian Air Transport Management experience
- 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._

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer, so 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’re up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.

Applications will close: Monday 17th June