The Program Manager is responsible for planning, governing and delivering complex business or operational programs across Qantas. Requirements typically include relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, demonstrated program and project management capability, strong financial and risk management skills, and experience coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers. Candidates are expected to set clear milestones, manage budgets and dependencies, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, identify delivery risks, and ensure outcomes meet safety, regulatory, customer and commercial standards. Experience in aviation, transformation, technology or large-scale operational change is advantageous. Strong organisation, influencing, problem-solving and reporting skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating airlines. Headquartered in Sydney, the Qantas Group operates domestic and international passenger services, freight operations and related aviation businesses through brands including Qantas and Jetstar. The company connects Australia with major destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, New Zealand and the Pacific, while also serving an extensive domestic network. Qantas employs people across flight operations, engineering, airports, customer service, technology, corporate functions and commercial teams. Its work is shaped by a strong focus on safety, operational reliability, customer experience and sustainability. Employees may support large-scale transformation, fleet and network initiatives, digital programs and improvements to how the airline operates. Qantas offers a broad corporate environment with opportunities to work on nationally significant aviation programs.
Australia offers opportunities in aviation, technology, healthcare, construction, professional services, education, tourism and logistics, with major employment centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally practical, collaborative and relatively informal, while safety, inclusion and work-life balance are valued. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal or regional communities, with outdoor activities, beaches and national parks widely accessible. Housing and daily expenses can be high, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. Skilled applicants usually need an appropriate visa, such as employer sponsorship, a skilled migration visa or another work-authorised pathway; requirements depend on occupation, qualifications and experience. Applicants should check current rules with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include health insurance, tax, accommodation, transport and recognition of qualifications.
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