Qantas is seeking a senior technology leader to shape and deliver the systems supporting modern airline retailing, including digital commerce, distribution, customer offers and merchandising. The role typically requires extensive experience leading large technology teams, enterprise transformation and customer-facing platforms, together with strong knowledge of airline retailing, APIs, cloud services, data and agile delivery. The successful candidate will set the technology strategy, manage complex programmes, work closely with commercial and operational leaders, and build reliable, scalable solutions. Strong communication, stakeholder management, commercial judgement and the ability to influence at executive level are expected. Experience in aviation, travel, e-commerce or another highly regulated, digitally sophisticated industry would be advantageous.
Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s flag carrier and one of the country’s best-known aviation groups. Founded in 1920, the company operates domestic and international passenger services under the Qantas brand, as well as the low-cost Jetstar network. Its activities also include freight, loyalty, catering, engineering and a range of travel-related services. Qantas is headquartered in Sydney and employs a large workforce across Australia and overseas. The airline is undertaking significant digital and operational transformation, including improvements to customer journeys, distribution, loyalty, fleet capability and airline retailing. Working for Qantas can offer exposure to complex global systems, large-scale technology programmes and a highly visible consumer brand. Benefits and employment conditions vary by role, level and location, with senior positions commonly combining salary, superannuation and performance-based remuneration.
Australia offers opportunities in technology, aviation, engineering, healthcare, construction, education, finance, logistics and hospitality, with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide serving as major employment centres. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and collaborative, with emphasis on safety, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal, regional and outdoor communities; housing costs are high in Sydney and Melbourne, while other cities may be more affordable. Skilled professionals usually need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa, a permanent skilled visa or another eligible work permit. Employers may support sponsorship for specialist roles, but requirements depend on occupation, salary and experience. Prospective movers should check official Department of Home Affairs rules, arrange health insurance and budget for rent, transport and relocation costs. Australia is geographically isolated, so international travel can be long and expensive.
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