• An exciting opportunity to get involved in the new terminal projects at Perth Airport
• Challenge yourself to negotiate and execute commercial agreements for the Group Property team
• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract based in Perth

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today.

Qantas Group Property manage a portfolio of over 2 million SQM across approximately 100 locations. The Property Development team plays a key role by providing comprehensive property project management services within the Qantas Group. The team works closely with a broad range of stakeholders and end users to deliver property solutions supporting all facets of the business to meet constantly evolving operational requirements and to assist the organisation in providing a premium Customer experience.

The Property Development Contracts Manager will manage capital works contracts to ensure Qantas' contractual and compliance risks are mitigated and commercial position is optimised. You will provide contract management/administration of suppliers’ performance, contractual and HSE compliance and compile periodical performance reports. You will manage the commercial relationships between Property Development Managers and suppliers, including the relationship with Qantas’ Central Procurement team.

This role will provide assistance to expedite procurement of minor capital works goods & services, to develop a workplace culture of continuous improvement in the areas of contract management and sourcing of goods and services in this field. You will also provide property advice in the interpretation of contract terms and the enforcement of the terms of the contract and issuing notices of direction and support Qantas procurement and Legal processes and procedures throughout the life cycle of the project.

You’ll have –

• 5+ years experience of buildings and infrastructure construction contracting and procurement experience, preferably in the aviation and/or industrial sectors
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management and/or a property-related field together with experience in the application of Construction Contract Law and construction-related experience is ideal
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as established influencing and business partnering skills
• Strong relationship skills are necessary to build confidence with Property Development, Regional Property and Compliance Managers in order to understand their needs and gain support for value-added commercial propositions
• The ability to make critical decisions and influence cross functional teams is imperative, so too is the ability to deal with ambiguity and have the initiative to provide strong value proposition
• Challenge existing thinking and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Ability to acquire and use business process knowledge
• High Level (executive) relationship management
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and Influencing skills
• Leading and running commercial negotiations
• Property industry knowledge
• Define and implement ideal commercial strategy and the ability to acquire and use market knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of standard form construction and maintenance contracts
• The ability to understand the key drivers affecting Qantas and create business value through services and leveraging experienced knowledge, leading practices and professional service
• Commercial risk identification and assessments
• Administer contract commercial terms for Group Procurement and Legal business units in relation to construction contracts
• Dispute resolution and enforcement of commercial contract terms

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.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.  

Applications close: 9th April 2024

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.