Base Performance Manager

• Challenge yourself in a role where you will take ownership in driving performance culture within an operational environment
• 18 Month FixedTerm parental leave opportunity
• Sydney Based role

At Qantas we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through complex work environment our team is made up of people who understand our business inside and out and experts from different fields who challenge us to do things differently.

Taking ownership is critical. Whether were working individually or as a group we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results.  

Leading a large team of Pilots the Base Performance Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic and day to day operational elements of Pilots for a designated base. Primarily the role will manage day to day operations as well as driving a performance culture by developing a high performing team and an engaged workforce in their allocated Bases. The role will lead face to face communication with crew driving an engaged and high performing pilot base.

This role will also work with the Base Manager in developing and implementing local projects that support change and an efficient operation.

Role and responsibilities include:

• Lead a large Pilot workforce within an allocated Base
• Driving an inclusive safe and engaged workplace culture
• Manage Pilots in respect to leave and attendance management scheduling grievance management case management and overall performance of the Pilot group
• Ensuring compliance within the Pilot Enterprise Agreements
• Manage resource requirements financial success operational and customer excellence
• Leading and driving projects and change and transformations and initiatives in your local Base to meet desired outcomes
• Manage engagement and recognition strategy in local base align with Qantas Group engagement strategy
• Maintain superior industry market and regulatory knowledge to ensure the best decisions are made
• Develop a robust performance standards strategy which underpins a highperformance culture
• Comply with Group Management Systems and Policy

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Strong people leadership experience including a demonstrated experience building high performing teams and effectively managing People and industrial related matters including misconduct grievances and employee fitness for work
• The ability to work in a complex and changing operational environment leading operational teams
• Strong communication skills including highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrated sound practical judgement and the ability to drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of innovative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Efficiently manage competing priorities and have flexibility agility and resilience
• You will naturally be detail oriented with excellent critical thinking analytical ability innovative problem solving and research skills.
• You will need to be resourceful and have the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Tertiary qualified to degree level or equivalent industry experience
• Highly desirable understanding of operational Policy and Procedures Safety Regulations knowledge and ability to interpret complex awards and agreements and their interoperability with the operational environment

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 onthejob 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 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. 
• 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 entertainment. You 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. By coming to work for us youll 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.

If youre ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you apply today! 

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship 

Applications close: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime