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 in a high‑impact regional role supporting Qantas Group freight operations across South Asia
- Rare opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to international freight, compliance, and stakeholder management
- Internal opportunity offering autonomy, regional influence, and strong career development within Qantas Freight
At Qantas, we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through our complex work environment, we bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.
Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results. We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome.
As the
Freight Operations Manager – South Asia, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of Qantas Group freight operations across the region. This is a highly operational, regionally focused role that sits at the intersection of freight operations, safety, compliance, and stakeholder management, with responsibility for overseeing day‑to‑day freight activity across multiple ports.
You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy while partnering closely with internal teams, Ground Handling Agents, General Sales Agents, and regulatory bodies across South Asia to uphold Qantas Group standards, resolve operational issues, and drive consistent, compliant outcomes.
To Be Successful, You’ll Have
- Strong operational experience within freight, logistics, or aviation with a solid understanding of end‑to‑end operations
- A safety‑first mindset with sound knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and operational requirements in an aviation environment
- Clear and confident communication skills, with fluency in English (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate effectively in Thai, enabling strong engagement with stakeholders across Bangkok and the broader region.
- The ability to work independently and autonomously, while collaborating closely within a small regional team
- Proven capability managing multiple stakeholders, including third‑party ground handlers and local partners
- Strong organisational skills, with experience in reporting, auditing, and operational administration
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing priorities across different ports and time zones
Qantas are equal opportunity employers, 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.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
Applications close Wednesday 6th May 2026
