Project And Portfolio Specialist

• Exciting opportunity to join the Jetstar Commercial, Ancillary Revenue business unit
• Shape and implement the commercial projects strategy, working with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Full time permanent opportunity based at our head office in Collingwood.

If you’ve ever thought about a career in aviation — now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! We are undertaking one of the biggest recruitment campaigns in our 19-year-history. Join us during an exciting period as we welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.
The Project and Portfolio Specialist is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a new commercial project governance structure and provide specialised knowledge in the formulation of governance processes, procedures, and Portfolio reporting. You will support the management of Project and Portfolio activities including developing project artefacts, take accountability for change management, lead risk and issue monitoring, and conduct portfolio analysis to offer valuable insights and drive commercial revenue growth.
The core responsibilities of this role will be:

• Implementing commercial project governance structure, including comprehensive project documentation such as project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, change logs, and roadmaps.
• Develop presentations and dashboards that are highly visual and inform and influence decision making for a variety of stakeholders across the business.
• Act as the liaison between the Ancillary Revenue team and other departments to foster a culture of collaboration and information sharing.
• Provide detailed subject matter expert advice to commercial team stakeholders to setup projects for success.
• Monitor and track commercial projects and Portfolio progress and performance against set objectives and goals. Escalate potential issues and risks as required.
• Support Project and Product Manager’s delivery of at-risk projects.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status to key stakeholders.

To be considered, key skills will include:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management or a related field.
• Proven experience in project coordination or project management roles in a similar industry
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude towards change, feedback and improvement opportunities.
• Experience in creating and leading new business development initiatives and activities
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment managing internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines, with a proven track record of balancing priorities
• Well-developed numerical, analytical and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office software as well as ability to learn Jetstar standard software packages.

About Jetstar
The Jetstar Group has airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Launch in 2004, we have grown from a team of 700 to 7,600 and have flown more than 250 million passengers. Collectively we now offer more than 5000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region, with a fleet of more than 130 aircraft.
Our Culture
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.
Our Benefits
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Inclusion and Diversity
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so 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 accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Sunday 21st January 2024
Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.