Challenge yourself in a fast paced, people focused role
Bring your experienced people management skills to our dynamic operation
Permanent, full-time opportunity, based in Melbourne
The heart of Qantas has always been in Regional Australia and QantasLink continues this journey by building connections with people from all walks of life, in cities, towns and regional communities.
As the Flight Attendant Manager you will form part of the Cabin Crew Leadership team, responsible for delivering the strategic and operational objectives of the business through the optimisation of safety, on-time performance, employee performance as well as regulatory requirements. As a leader you will manage all aspects of Cabin Crew including their performance, development, engagement, wellness and attendance.
This role will drive an employee performance culture by developing a high performing team and an engaged workforce. Leading, encouraging and facilitating open communication with employees on all relevant matters. Supporting individual and team performance against relevant performance criteria and supporting individual capability development.
Key responsibilities:
Improve and enhance Flight Attendant performance, attendance and engagement
Provide effective and timely feedback on all performance and conduct issues
Conduct regular performance reviews with Flight Attendants in line with the agreed process
Coach and develop Flight Attendants to improve and enhance their skill set
Proactively manage safety in line with the Safety Strategy, including change management, investigation of safety incidents, root cause analysis, education and minimising Lost Work Case and Serious Injury Frequency and duration rates by actively managing injuries in line with relevant policy and legislation
Support projects that focus on continuous improvement to Cabin Crew Operations performance and the end to end QantasLink customer journey
Management of significant operational issues by participating in 24/7 Duty Cabin Manager on call roster
Participate in the recruitment and selection processes as required.
You’ll have:
Demonstrated experience managing large teams in an operational environment
Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop and influence others
Exceptional communication, facilitation, presentation and diplomacy skills
Experience working within an industrialised workplace environment
Resilience and high motivation
Ability to be a strategic thinker and build effective teams and engagement
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, time critical environment
A high level of emotional intelligence and personal integrity
Exceptional communications skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Ability to work an ‘on-call’ roster as required
Why the Qantas Group?
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 the Qantas Group. 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 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave 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.
The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people with disability. Candidates will have the opportunity to request support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process in order to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of our roles.
Applications close Sunday 5 February 2023.
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.