The Senior Quality Engineer is expected to lead quality assurance and continuous-improvement activities within Qantas engineering operations. Responsibilities typically include maintaining compliance with aviation regulations and company standards, conducting audits, investigating non-conformances, analysing quality data, managing corrective actions, and supporting risk reduction. Candidates should have a relevant engineering or quality qualification, substantial experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry, and a strong understanding of quality-management systems, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methods. Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, documentation, and problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with regulatory frameworks such as CASA, AS9100, ISO 9001, or comparable standards would be advantageous.
Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the world’s longest-operating carriers. Founded in 1920, the Qantas Group provides domestic and international passenger services, freight operations, loyalty programs, and related aviation businesses through brands including Qantas and Jetstar. Its main corporate base is in Sydney, with major operational hubs across Australia. Qantas employs a large workforce spanning flight operations, engineering, airport services, technology, customer experience, and corporate functions. The company places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service, sustainability, and maintaining high engineering standards. Employees may work in a highly regulated, collaborative environment with opportunities to support major aircraft, maintenance, digital, and network initiatives.
Australia offers opportunities in aviation, engineering, healthcare, construction, technology, education, tourism, logistics, and skilled trades. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, while regional areas may offer additional demand and lifestyle benefits. Australian workplace culture is generally professional, practical, inclusive, and reasonably informal, with strong attention to safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from busy cities and coastal living to outdoor activities, national parks, and regional communities. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, skilled independent or state-nominated pathways, and permanent residency options, subject to current immigration rules. Relocation costs, housing availability, healthcare arrangements, tax, and superannuation should be researched carefully. A valid work right is required before starting employment.
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