Airports Communications Manager

September 10, 2024

Qantas Airways Limited

Sydney

FULL TIME

Exciting opportunity to drive the Qantas Global Airports’ communications strategy
Challenge yourself to set the strategic direction of communications within a dynamic environment
Permanent full-time opportunity based at our Qantas Head Office in Mascot

At Qantas, we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through our complex work environment, we bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.

As the Airports Communication Manager, you will be responsible for setting the communication strategic direction and for the delivery of communications in a dynamic, fast paced and complex environment. This role is instrumental in providing internal communications leadership and counsel to senior stakeholders. As part of this role, there will be a requirement to apply a systems thinking approach to communications that not only focuses on the business unit but also the broader Qantas Group.

This role will report to the Head of Change, Communication & Continuous Improvement, and will play a key role within the broader Global Airports team to develop and implement a communications strategy and implement communications plans targeting Global Airports strategic priorities. The role will be required to engage with multiple stakeholders to drive critical program outcomes through communication and engagement with the frontline.

You’ll have –

Extensive experience in internal, external, stakeholder communications role, or similar is essential
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders while navigating critical and conflicting objectives, particularly during time of business transformation activities
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic business issues into effective communications within a large and complex organisation
Strong and confident stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organisation
Exceptional written and digital communication skills
Ability to understand and translate strategic business issues into effective communications
Knowledge of the industrial relations framework, its application to the business unit and issues
Ability to drive a high-performance culture and spark engagement within an organisation
Broad knowledge of the Qantas Group or airport operations would be advantageous
Tertiary qualifications in Communication, Journalism or relevant working experience would be advantageous

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll 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 you’ll 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. You’ll 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, we’ve 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 have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
We love to travel: Enjoy 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’ll 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 entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
We’ll 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: Thursday 19th September, 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available