Adviser, Industry Affairs

Job Description

• At Qantas, we strive to achieve the impossible, transforming our business to meet future demands
• Challenge yourself to make an impact to this exciting new role and take an opportunity to grow and diversify your career
• Fixed term position based at our Mascot Campus

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 an
Adviser, Industry Affairs
, you will support the industry affairs portfolios of the Government, Industry and International Affairs team. This includes supporting the Qantas Group's government and industry engagement program, safeguarding the Qantas Group's interests and responding effectively to legislative, policy and regulatory developments. You will assist in the development of outreach programs, liaison with stakeholders and coordinating team projects and events.

You'll have –

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role with a track record of success
• Tertiary qualifications in law / economics / public policy / politics or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and research skills, with great attention to detail
• The ability to manage complex issues and exercise sound judgement
• The capacity to work in a high-pressure, changing environment under tight deadlines
• Understanding of the political landscape, parliamentary process and the regulatory environment
• Interest in and some knowledge of air transport and tourism sectors (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.

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.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: Monday 29th September 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.