Head of Leadership and Professional Development

• Build leadership capability that drives high performance across the Qantas Group 

• Shape the future of professional development for 29000 employees 

• Permanent full-time position located at our Mascot head office  

Were looking for tomorrows leaders today. At Qantas we know that exceptional leadership creates exceptional outcomes for our people our customers and our business. As we continue to evolve were seeking an experienced Head of Leadership and Professional Development to design and deliver the leadership capability that will power our future success. 

This is your opportunity to shape how we develop leaders at every level from senior leaders to frontline supervisors across the network. Youll be building the frameworks programs and pathways that help our people grow perform and thrive in one of Australias most dynamic industries. 

Reporting to the Executive Manager Group Organisational Development and Inclusion youll be a strategic thinker thought leader and subject matter expert who partners business partners and senior leaders to identify opportunities and create scalable solutions that drive real business impact.  

This is your opportunity to shape and embed a future-ready leadership and capability strategy that fuels our purpose performance and culture across the Group help us write the next chapter of what it means to be proud to belong to the Spirit of Australia.  

What youll be doing 

• Lead the design and execution of our Leadership Development Strategy to build capability aligned to our strategic vision. 

• Develop and deliver frontline leadership and professional development frameworks that support growth performance and progression across the Group. 

• Embed our Group Capability Framework to inform talent performance succession and career planning initiatives. 

• Partner closely with our HR Business Partners to deliver tailored high-impact leadership solutions. 

• Leverage internal and external insights to ensure Qantas remains at the forefront of leadership and learning innovation. 

What youll bring 

Youre an expert in organisational and leadership development with: 

• Extensive experience in executive and professional development ideally within complex and fast-paced organisations. 

• Proven success designing and delivering enterprise-wide leadership strategies frameworks and high-impact interventions. 

• Strong commercial acumen strategic thinking and a deep understanding of adult learning and organisational psychology. 

• A collaborative credible presence with experience coaching senior leaders and influencing at the highest levels. 

• Passion for building inclusive capable and future-fit workforces. 

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 submit an application today! 

Applications close: Friday 18 July 2025. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time