Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
Job Description
- Challenge yourself with high‑impact analysis and strategic projects
- Contribute to a portfolio driving the future of Qantas Freight
- Full‑time permanent role based at Mascot Campus
At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our values guide the way we work — staying true to our customers, our people, and this iconic brand. We believe every employee deserves respect, trust and good leadership. We take a commercial mindset to everything we do, acting with discipline and making strategic decisions that deliver for our customers and our business.
This is your opportunity to apply your analytical strengths to a diverse commercial portfolio, contribute to business‑critical strategic projects, and be part of a high‑performing team shaping the future of Qantas Freight. As the
Commercial & Strategy Analyst, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality analysis, supporting major transformation initiatives, and contributing to negotiations and commercial outcomes across the Freight business. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the organisation, providing insights that influence decision‑making on high‑value, high‑impact projects such as the ~$150m+ p.a. Australia Post contract, NDA‑based strategic initiatives, and other key freight customers including Amazon.
Qantas Freight is the integrated end-to-end air freight solution provider with the Qantas Group operating both domestically and around the world. Fuelled by the ever-increasing growth in eCommerce, the air freight business has changed fundamentally over the past 5 with both significant opportunities as well as challenges and critical strategic decisions for management. Qantas Freight’s remit includes the domestic freight operation-both PAX belly and domestic freighters, international freighters and Freight terminal operations domestic and overseas. The Freight business currently utilises approximately 18 dedicated freighter aircraft and sells the belly space for all Qantas passenger flights.
You’ll Make An Impact By
- Supporting and leading analytical work on significant commercial projects
- Delivering high‑quality research and data sourcing
- Preparing polished reporting for senior stakeholders
- Building strong relationships across the Freight business
- Supporting documentation and project workflows
You’ll Have
- 4–5 years’ experience in analytical, commercial, financial or strategic roles
- Degree qualifications in Business, Finance, Economics or similar
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and financial modelling capability
- High‑level computer literacy, including advanced Excel and solid PowerPoint skills
- Confidence sourcing data from internal systems and market/industry sources
- Stakeholder management experience with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- Maturity, confidentiality and professionalism when working on sensitive projects
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment
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.
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.
If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today!
Applications Close: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship
