Senior Consultant Employment Knowledge

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.

• Challenge yourself to provide expert employment law advice and supporting services across Qantas
• Together we'll achieve compliant, consistent and people-focused outcomes
• Full-time, 12-month fixed term opportunity based at Qantas Corporate Campus in Mascot

At Qantas, we're not just Australia's flagship airline - we're a dynamic, forward-thinking company that prides itself on delivering world-class service and fostering an environment where our people can thrive. As a global leader in aviation, we understand that our success is driven by the strength of our team. Our People team works closely with the business to deliver our business and people strategy. We have an unwavering focus on building a flexible and adaptable workforce, driving leadership capability, improving productivity and creating safe workplaces.

As the Senior Consultant, Employment Knowledge, you'll provide expert, practical advice on employment frameworks, policies, and legislation to HR professionals and business leaders across Qantas. You'll be responsible for interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, modern awards, and employment law, conducting legal research, and supporting the delivery of accurate, consistent guidance. This includes drafting and maintaining knowledge articles, forms, employment contracts, letters, and advisory content in collaboration with key stakeholders. You'll also help implement and monitor processes to ensure timely, compliant outcomes, while working closely with teams across People Services to support knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

You'll have:

• Tertiary qualification in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, or Contract Law
• 3 years' experience in employment law, industrial relations, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex industrial instruments and HR policies.
• Demonstrated experience drafting clear and practical employment advice and documents.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in aviation or a highly regulated industry (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 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.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you'll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. 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.

If you're ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let's explore how we go places together.

Applications close: Sunday, 20 July 2025

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.