Manager Operational Transformation

Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.

Job Description
Network Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, providing high-capacity air charter and regular passenger transport services. We operate a fleet of aircraft from our base at Perth Airport. We specialise in mining industry support, regional airline services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying.

Join Network Aviation as the
Manager Operational Transformation
in a fixed-term position to support the E190 Entry-Into-Service (EIS), the phased retirement of the F100 fleet, and broader operational transformation initiatives across Network Aviation. Reporting to the Head of E190 EIS Program Delivery, this role will lead project planning and execution across multiple workstreams, with direct accountability for the operational transformation stream. Key responsibilities include stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, change adoption, and the development of supporting frameworks and governance structures. The role will coordinate cross-functional working groups across Network Aviation AOC, Network Planning, Scheduling, ROC, Airport, Customer, Technology, and other business areas to deliver transformation outcomes. With a direct impact on approximately 1,000 operational and third-party staff across multiple ports, this role will influence fleet transition timelines, on-time performance, and customer experience. The successful candidate will also lead change management, risk planning, and communication strategies, while partnering with senior stakeholders to address ongoing business challenges and embed high-performance practices.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• 7 + years' experience in a relevant field
• Degree level qualification or experience in project management, aviation, commerce
• Demonstrated capability working in complex systems
• Proven planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in compiling procedures or technical policy
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in change management and implementing operational improvements in partnership with stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

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 have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• 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'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.