Qantas Group

Aviation

QantasEngineeringLogisticsManager

A$145–195k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Qantas Engineering Logistics Manager at Qantas Group. Skills: Logistics operations, Financial control, Freight operations, Regulatory compliance. Lead global logistics operations. Own logistics spend”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure on-time delivery; Ensure continuity of supply; Ensure compliant outcomes; Ensure cost-effective outcomes; Drive high on-time performance

Industry & Context.

Aviation
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Data-driven decision making; Continuous improvement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive logistics experience, Financial control experience, Freight operations experience, Commercial acumen, Experience managing large budgets, Experience managing supplier performance, Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Proven ability to lead transformation, Proven ability to influence outcomes, Analytical skills, Data-driven approach, Demonstrated leadership experience, Focus on building team capability, Focus on driving high on-time performance

What You'll Do.

Lead global logistics operations

Optimize logistics spend

Drive transformation initiatives

Shape logistics capability

Oversee global logistics network

Oversee freight providers

Ensure compliant outcomes

Ensure cost-effective outcomes

Contribute to new system design

Contribute to system implementation

Build future-ready logistics capability

Lead logistics operations

Ensure on-time delivery

Ensure continuity of supply

Drive commercial outcomes

Drive cost optimisation initiatives

Own regulatory compliance

Lead supplier strategy

Lead supplier performance

Drive process improvement programs

Build high-performing team

Develop team capability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Transformation initiatives, System integration, Process improvement

Full Job Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services. * Lead end-to-end global logistics operations that directly impact aircraft availability and operational continuity * Own and optimise ~$50M in logistics spend across a complex, high-stakes, regulated environment * Drive transformation initiatives and shape the future of logistics capability within Qantas Engineering * 12-month fixed-term opportunity based in Sydney. At Qantas, our people achieve the impossible together. As the QE Logistics Manager , you will be accountable for the performance, governance and strategic direction of logistics, freight and customs operations supporting Qantas Engineering across domestic and international networks. This is a critical leadership role, operating at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering and Commercial Management, where your decisions influence fleet availability and operational performance. You’ll oversee a global logistics network, freight and freight forwarding providers, ensuring reliable, compliant and cost-effective outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play a key role in major transformation initiatives, contributing to new system design and implementation, building future-ready logistics capability aligned to evolving engineering and operational demands. You’ll be responsible for: * Leading end-to-end logistics operations across global freight networks, ensuring on-time delivery and continuity of supply * Managing over $50M in logistics spend, driving commercial outcomes and cost optimisation initiatives * Owning regulatory com

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