Senior Associate Strategy

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full time

Job Description

  • Challenge yourself to develop insights and recommendations for the Qantas Group Management Committee and Board of Directors 
  • Together we’ll define the strategic direction of Qantas Group, including Qantas Airways, Jetstar Group, and Qantas Loyalty 
  • Permanent position based at Qantas Group head office in Mascot 

The global aviation industry is just as complex as it is exciting. In our dynamic environment, strategy across all areas of Qantas Group must continually evolve to stay ahead of the curve and ensure we create value for our customers, employees, and shareholders. Our Group Strategy team drives competitive advantage through responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position. 

As a Senior Strategy Associate you will be responsible for leading the design and execution of end-to-end strategic projects undertaken by the Group Strategy team in collaboration with of senior management. Strategy projects are unique in nature and have high-value and high-impact outcomes for the business. Strategy projects are generally initiated internally or with the direction of the Board, Exco, the CEO or the CFO. Group Senior Strategy Associates are responsible for independently driving their team and self to deliver stand-alone pieces of work that are self-contained projects, or which contribute to a larger strategic initiative. 

Senior Strategy Associates have ownership of the end-to-end program of work with support of senior management, including leading the creation of content, using business expertise to navigate complex and sensitive topics, and collaborating with and presenting to senior stakeholders to inform significant strategic decisions. Senior Associates are expected to foster development of team members by driving and coaching their team in the use of the traditional strategy toolkit, as well as the latest in innovation methodologies. 

What you’ll bring to the role: 

  • 5+ years' experience in a top-tier consulting firm (such as Bain, BCG or McKinsey), investment bank, corporate strategy function in large corporate or professional services firm
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications required; MBA preferred 
  • Lateral thinker with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts 
  • Outstanding analytical, financial, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills 
  • Ability to work in and contribute to a high performing, collaborative team environment 
  • A highly structured style and results-oriented approach with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts 
  • Excellent ability to create high-quality quantitative analysis and written materials for presentation to senior management and the Board of Directors 
  • Knowledge of innovation and agile methodologies 
  • Strong relationship-building skills and a high level of emotional intelligence to work with and manage stakeholders across the Qantas Group 
  • A strong interest in the airline industry and a desire to gain knowledge and experience across a variety of Qantas Group businesses 
  • A desire to work in and contribute to a diverse, collaborative, high-performing, and social team environment 
  • High level of computer literacy with extensive knowledge of excel, word and PowerPoint and the ability to source data from internal IT systems 
  • Sound organisational skills and the proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks in order to meet strict deadlines 
  • Emotional intelligence and maturity to deal with sensitive and confidential business projects 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal management input and communicate outcomes to senior management 
  • A high level of commitment and professionalism

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. 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 for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today

Applications Close: Wednesday,13th November 2024

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


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