Duty Airport Manager

Role summary

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The Duty Airport Manager is responsible for leading safe, efficient day-to-day airport operations on behalf of Qantas. The role typically involves coordinating ground handling, customer service, baggage, aircraft turnarounds, disruption management and airport stakeholders while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and company standards. Candidates are expected to have substantial airport or airline operations experience, strong knowledge of safety and operational procedures, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Leadership, communication, problem-solving and incident-management skills are essential. The successful candidate should be comfortable working shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and managing employees, contractors and competing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the employer

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the country’s best-known aviation companies. Founded in 1920, the Qantas Group operates domestic and international passenger services, freight operations and related aviation businesses through brands including Qantas and Jetstar. Its network connects major Australian cities with regional communities and destinations across Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific. Qantas places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service and sustainability. The company employs people across airport operations, flight operations, engineering, corporate services, technology and customer-facing roles. Working for Qantas can provide opportunities within a large, highly regulated organisation, with career pathways across airports, airlines and other areas of the aviation industry.

Working in Australia

Australia offers job opportunities in aviation, healthcare, construction, technology, education, tourism, logistics and professional services. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, while regional areas may offer opportunities in transport, mining, agriculture and hospitality. Australian workplaces are generally informal, diverse and focused on safety, fairness and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy multicultural cities to relaxed coastal and regional communities, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities and a comparatively high cost of living. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, skilled visa or working holiday visa, depending on their nationality, age, occupation and experience. Applicants should confirm eligibility through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, tax registration, banking, transport and professional recognition requirements.