Audit and Assurance Manager

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.

• Shape the future of Freight governance by influencing safety, compliance, and operational performance across the entire network 
• Play a pivotal role in strengthening risk frameworks to embed a culture of accountability and quality 
• Permanent full-time opportunity based at our Mascot Campus  

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still leads us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. At Qantas, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to reimagine the customer experience and build trust through meaningful connection. 

The Audit & Assurance Manager drives the Freight audit strategy end-to-end, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and robust risk management across all Freight functions.  

You’ll lead a high  performing senior team, partnering closely with regulators, industry bodies, and executive leadership to provide independent oversight and trusted governance insights. The Audit & Assurance Manager designs and embeds quality assurance processes, champions continuous improvement, and works collaboratively with operational teams to standardise practices, strengthen controls, and enhance governance frameworks that support safe, efficient, and compliant Freight operations. 

You’ll have; 

• 5+ years’ experience in audit, assurance, or compliance within aviation, logistics, or other highly regulated environments. 
• Internationally recognised audit credentials. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline, with professional audit credentials highly regarded. 
• Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance obligations, and assurance methodologies relevant to complex operational settings. 
•  Demonstrated ability to independently plan, lead, and execute audits end‑to‑end. 
• Exceptional communication and report‑writing skills. 
• High proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with audit management or governance systems, with the ability to adopt new digital tools to improve assurance processes. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence, challenge, and build trust across all levels of the organisation. 

Why Qantas?

At Qantas, your career can take you further than you imagined. You’ll join a team where creativity and passion drives success. Together we dream big and deliver even bigger.  

You’ll find diverse opportunities to grow, personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll be supported with hands-on training, coaching, and formal learning programs designed to help you excel. Your development is our priority because we know that when you thrive, so do our customers. 

And while this role is your starting point at Qantas, it’s just the beginning. We have a proud history of helping our people explore new paths and reach new heights - 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 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.  

 Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  

If you’re up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.  

Applications close on the 6th February 2026.