Manager Operations Compliance
Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.
Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with CASA regulations across Qantas Airways and Express Freighters Australia operations
- Manage operational approvals, aircraft additions, and Safety Management System documentation to support safe and compliant operations
- Manage the Exposition for Qantas Airways and Freight, along with the associated Safety Management System (SMS); monitor regulatory notifications and prepare supporting documentation for significant and non‑significant business changes
- Coordinate with CASA Regulatory Services to facilitate new aircraft deliveries and ensure operational readiness in line with aviation legislation
- Lead safety and compliance-related projects within defined timeframes
Qualifications
- 5–10 years’ experience in an operational or compliance role within a high-capacity air transport operator
- Tertiary qualification – undergraduate degree in aviation, business or law
- Ability to lead safety and compliance-related projects within defined timeframes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills; both verbal and written
- Proven skills in managing a compliance program
- Experience in facilitating risk assessments
- Ability to interact in an objective manner with aviation government officials
- Attention to detail with an ability to adapt to change
- Technical proficiency to draft position papers and/or summaries of complex regulatory issues
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, with on‑the‑job training and formal training opportunities; we’ve got a track record of supporting our people to take their careers in many directions.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- Discounted air travel for you and your family/friends, plus exclusive travel deals
- Flexible leave options, including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation on paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave for eligible employees
- Access to rewards across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment
- Salary packaging options including motor vehicles, portable electronic devices, and professional memberships
- Wellbeing support and resources, including mental health tools and tailored nutrition plans
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Quality Assurance
- Industries: Airlines and Aviation
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