Principal Equipment Specialist

Challenge yourself to make a difference with our Group Asset Management Services business- Together we’ll achieve results that benefit the Qantas Group- Permanent Fulltime Executive role- Based 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 always evolving industry.

We’ve created something truly unique at our Mascot Campus to allow our people to work safely together in a beautiful space. Connected by a four story atrium, ‘the street’ is a vibrant, atmospheric hub.

Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community.

We’ve overcome many obstacles in our long history. This is because we’ve quickly responded to changing environments and worked to produce the right outcome. As a Principal Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for delivery of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Flight Simulator asset capability requirements across all Qantas Group business units. This position translates the operational needs of Group business units into designs and specifications for asset solutions that optimises the existing asset base, this includes implementing capital investments and commercial arrangements required for new operational capabilities and to sustain the capability delivered by ~7,500 assets worth ~$630M in replacement capital across 54 locations nationally and internationally.

You will ensure all assets comply with the Federal (CASA and WHS), State (WHS, OHS, HSC) and local regulations and in the development of Group standards for continual improvement in safety and operational performance. This role will interface across every major business units across all Qantas Group airlines, including Airports, Engineering, Freight and Safety, ensuring a standardised national approach is achieved across customers and ports.

You will also lead multi-disciplinary project teams to understand, specify and implement asset solutions for major projects such as the introduction of new aircraft types (A220, A321XLR, A330F, A350) and the conversion to sustainably powered GSE using new technologies.

You’ll have
- Extensive experience with plant equipment or similar- An engineering background is desirable- Demonstrated understanding of WHSE regulations and asset management framework- Strong stakeholder management skills- The ability to assess and make balanced judgement decisions regarding continued operations of equipment whilst accounting for the safety of customers/employees.- Ability to think across multiple dimensions and link to financial outcome- Work under time pressure to deliver assets and modifications that comply to design and regulatory outcomes- Experience in driving sustainable change through an organisation- An analytical approach and able to put plans into action- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels- Experience and/or qualifications in project management and achievement of measurable results to targets.

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.

Please note: Under the Qantas Group COVID-1