People Manager

• Partner with operational leaders to build leadership capability strengthen culture and drive performance across Qantas Freight  
• Join a high-performing People team supporting a complex and nationally connected operation 
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Melbourne or Brisbane airport 

The aviation sector doesnt stand still. Challenged to adapt and change weve responded by reinventing our customer experience broadening our business and achieving what was thought impossible. This allows us to stand strong as the Qantas Group. 

The People Manager is a critical strategic partner to the business operating within Qantas recently enhanced People operating model that has significantly lifted capability influence and the impact delivered by our business partnering team. Supporting Qantas Freight this role partners closely with terminal and operational leaders across Melbourne and Brisbane to shape and deliver people strategies that strengthen leadership capability improve employee engagement and support a high-performing safety-focused culture. 

Working in a complex operational environment the People Manager leads and delivers the People plan while coaching leaders driving organisational effectiveness initiatives and supporting change across a workforce of approximately 400 employees. Partnering with stakeholders across multiple locations and industrial frameworks this role plays a key part in building leadership capability enhancing ways of working and creating greater alignment across the Freight operation. As part of a collaborative national People team youll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader strategic projects that support the future growth and success of the business. 

What youll bring to the role: 

• Strong HR business partnering capability with experience in an operational and industrial workforce 
• Demonstrated ability to strategically partner with business in large organisation 
• Proven ability managing change and building organisational capability 
• Strong stakeholder management ability 
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed environment with a geographically dispersed workforce 
• Commercial acumen and proven ability to understand the operation 
• Proven interpersonal and relationship development skills 
• The ability to work autonomously whilst remaining collaborative and considered as a part of a broader team  
• Strong verbal written and presentation skills with an ability to communicate in both technical and business language 
• Driven to succeed self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direction or guidance 
• Tertiary qualification in HR/Business related degree or equivalent experience required 

Why Qantas 

Youll 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 youll 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. Youll 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 weve 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 love to travel: Enjoy heavily 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. 
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. 
• Well 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 can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.  
• Well support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others mental health our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

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. 

Applications close: Friday 25th of September 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time