Job Description

• Challenge yourself and take the next step in your strategy career
• Play a key role in defining our strategy across Qantas Loyalty
• 12 month fixed-term contract role based at our Head Office in Mascot

Qantas Loyalty is an integral part of the Qantas brand, with a vision to be the most valued and trusted Loyalty ecosystem that makes every day more rewarding. With a focus on rewarding loyalty and fostering lasting relationships, our business is dedicated to providing unparalleled value and benefits to our members. From earning points on flights, shopping and everyday purchases to enjoying exclusive perks and privileges, Qantas Loyalty is committed to delivering exceptional service and rewards. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we continue to redefine loyalty in the aviation industry, setting the standard for excellence and innovation.

The Manager Strategy is responsible for driving the strategic thinking that underpins the key growth opportunities for Loyalty as well as governing the strategy that delivers Loyalty to its targets. A core part of the role will be leading the ongoing Strategy functions of the Loyalty business both from a portfolio and business level. It is including scoping new opportunities (from strategy to business case creation, proposals and contract negotiations with Partners), commercial deal assessment and structuring support as well as preparing Group leadership and Board materials.

The role reports into the Head of Strategy as the core strategy support role and part of the central Office of the CFO. It will also work within a multi-disciplinarian Accelerator Squad and liaise with a number of Squad Leads (Heads of) and their teams across the Loyalty business including Commercial Partners & QBR, Core Program, B2C businesses, and Data and Analytics.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 10+ years’ experience in strategy focused role (preference for experience in a top tier
  
  consulting firm)
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant business discipline (Commerce, Business, Finance)
  
  MBA desirable, not required
• Extensive background in innovation and strategy consulting (from strategy
  
  formulation to planning and implementation) with a customer focused member and
  
  partner mind set
• Superior strategic development, financial, communications and project management
  
  skills. Strategic thinking, logical and analytical problem solving. Able to apply simple
  
  framing to complex problems
• Advanced analysis skills, including modelling skills
• Self-motivated/autonomous - Strong sense of urgency, focus on outcomes and drive
  
  for success
• Portfolio management experience - building cases to trade off a range of options
  
  against one another (from strategic, financial and feasibility lenses)
• Ability to administer numerous projects / tasks simultaneously and an ability to work
  
  to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams and to lead to successful business outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the
  
  ability to effectively liaise with Qantas management, and senior executives of
  
  external partners.

Why Qantas?

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 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 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’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 program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close on the 28th of June

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.