Airports Program Manager

About Us
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

• At Qantas, our people lead the way in achieving the impossible together
• Challenge yourself to deliver the future program of airport infrastructure for Qantas
• Together we'll drive quality outcomes & make a difference to our people and customers
• 18 month fixed-term secondment opportunity, based at Mascot

At Qantas, we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through our complex work environment, we bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers' expectations.

As an integral leader in the delivery of significant Airports infrastructure works, this role is responsible for the overall program planning and governance of key Airport terminal projects across our major Ports.

As the
Airports Program Manager
, you will be the program management expert for our local project teams and represent the Airports' business in infrastructure programs for major port redevelopments. These broad cross-functional programs require your program planning expertise to operationalise the infrastructure strategy. The program of work includes executing the cutting edge of airport design and development, incorporating new technologies, risk managing the impact of terminal upgrades to our operation and playing a pivotal role in ensuring the Qantas Group is a world leader.

Utilising your intricate knowledge of Airport operations and Program management, you will influence key stakeholders across the Program and act as the voice of both the business and the customer to ensure appropriate consideration and planning of the end-to-end requirements. You will keep the Airport and its operation front and centre during the implementation of the terminal works, minimising impact to customers and employees.

Your presence onsite will be deeply valued and impactful. Your input will be critical in ensuring the program will meet commercial imperatives on time. You will do this by acting as a key liaison between project and Airports business unit teams, providing a seamless experience for Airports Infrastructure programs.

You'll have –

• Demonstrated highly effective stakeholder management with a variety of internal and external teams at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong influencing skills, resilience, and a proven ability to navigate complexity in an ever-changing operational environment
• Extensive expertise in program management balancing competing priorities, prioritising workload, and using effective problem-solving skills within an operational environment, preferably within Aviation
• Proven ability to manage significant, complex projects or initiatives across multiple areas or business units with significant budget
• Strong background in delivery and implementation methodologies within Airports and aviation infrastructure, risk management and principles of change
• An understanding of Airport and/or Airline operations and experience in managing change within these environments
• Ability and confidence to quickly identify key opportunities and issues in any business, and develop strategies or plans to capitalise on these opportunities or resolve issues
• An appreciation of the industrial landscape and appreciation of how change impacts customer experience

Why Qantas?
If you're successful in your application, 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 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
• 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.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
• We love to travel: Enjoy 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

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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

Applications close: Wednesday 10th September, 2025