Principal Equipment Specialist

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Take the opportunity to develop and implement innovative solutions to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) requirements.
• Challenge yourself in a role where you will actively demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe, quality workplace.
• Permanent Full-time role based at our Qantas Head Office in Mascot.

This position within Qantas Group Assets and Services is crucial for delivering transformational change by optimising asset capability delivery and driving operational efficiency across the business.

As a Principal Equipment Specialist, you will lead the specification, design and modification of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), translating operational requirements into innovative asset solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance across the Qantas Group. You will be accountable for driving GSE transformation initiatives, including capital acquisition and improvement projects, from planning through to execution and implementation. Your role will involve managing the specification and design standards to ensure alignment with WHSE requirements, regulatory compliance, and internal standards such as CRMS and ERMS.

Reporting to the Design, Modification & Reliability Manager, you will oversee design and modification programs and provide leadership and guidance to equipment specialists and other members of the asset management team. With a strong focus on commerciality and continuous improvement, you will manage risks associated with asset lifecycle activities, from acquisition to disposal, and ensure accurate management of asset data within the maintenance information system. You will create and apply standards and policies to manage safety and environmental risks related to GSE assets. Collaborating with internal and external suppliers, you will deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective assets to all Qantas Group business units across more than 80 locations nationally and internationally.

You'll have –

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant or related field to asset design, modification and maintenance
• Tertiary qualification or relevant technical experience – qualifications in Engineering or Science is desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of WHSE regulations and asset management framework
• Advanced stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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 outcomes
• Experience delivering technical solutions that comply to design and regulatory outcomes in a timely manner
• Technical expertise in equipment and machinery systems (hydraulics, diesel, or electrical technology) is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in producing technical documentation such as design specifications, investigation reports, and technical procedures
• Experience in driving sustainable change through an organisation
• An analytical mindset and ability to implement strategic plans

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 one 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.

If you're up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we'll be in touch.

Applications close: Sunday 26th October 2025.