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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.
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
* An opportunity to drive key commercial and operational priorities for Qantas Global Airports
* Challenge yourself to manage dynamic business relationships
* Full-time permanent position based at our Mascot Campus
Qantas operates in a diverse, dynamic and unpredictable industry. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer, shareholder and employee expectations.
As the Manager Commercial Global Airports, you will be responsible for Qantas Global Airports supplier portfolio using a supplier management framework across a diverse global network. This role ensures seamless contractor and supplier management aligned with Qantas group strategy and safety management systems. Key responsibilities include contract management, supplier governance, performance monitoring, and end-to-end contract administration. The role also involves leading programmatic work, representing the commercial portfolio, and considering multiple AOCs.
A pivotal part of this role involves working closely with various leaders and stakeholders across the Global Airports' business to ensure the best possible outcomes. You will provide specialist commercial recommendations to support supplier viability and future contestability in all markets, driving value for the Global Airports team and key stakeholders within the Qantas Group.
You'll have –
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline
* Minimum of 5 years' experience, including at least 1 year in a commercial management or equivalent role
* Prior experience in airport operations or within a ground handling business would be highly desirable
* Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
* Strong leadership and coaching skills, particularly in managing external stakeholders
* Commercially driven mindset with a proactive approach to achieving optimal business outcomes
* Excellent time management and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
* Demonstrated experience working across international markets, with cultural awareness and sensitivity to global business practices
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: Sunday 7th September, 2025
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Mid-Senior level
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