Product Manager - Accessibility

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Transportation • Travel • Financial Services
The Role
Own and deliver the Qantas Group accessibility roadmap, improving outcomes for customers with disabilities and supporting implementation of Aviation Disability Standards. Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across airports, digital, customer experience, contact centres, and operations. Engage customers, advocacy groups, and government stakeholders; influence strategic decisions; embed inclusive design; and manage initiatives from strategy through implementation, governance, and benefits realization.
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Company Description

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

  • Lead the Accessibility roadmap across the Qantas Group, driving meaningful customer and industry change.
  • Play a key role in delivering the Aviation Disability Standards and shaping the future of accessible aviation.
  • Permanent, full-time role based at our Mascot Campus.

At Qantas, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a passionate and strategic Product Manager, Accessibility to drive meaningful change for customers with disability and accessibility needs.

Sitting within Customer Care and Recovery, you'll own and deliver the accessibility roadmap across the Qantas Group. You'll lead initiatives that improve accessibility outcomes for customers while helping shape the implementation of the Aviation Disability Standards.

Working across Airports, Digital, Customer Experience, Contact Centres and Customer Operations, you'll influence strategic decisions, drive accessibility improvements and embed inclusive design into broader transformation programs. You'll also partner with customers, advocacy groups and government stakeholders to help shape future accessibility priorities and promote leading practice across the aviation sector.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of accessible aviation and deliver lasting change for customers across the Qantas Group.

You'll bring

  • 5+ years' experience in product ownership, program delivery, project leadership or continuous improvement within complex organisations.
  • Experience within accessibility, disability, allied health, public health or a related environment, with a strong understanding of accessibility needs and outcomes.
  • Proven success delivering large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects from strategy through to implementation, governance and benefits realisation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate customer insights into meaningful improvements.
  • Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting recommendations, business cases and proposals to senior stakeholders.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes and creating more inclusive travel experiences.

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.   

Qantas employees also get to enjoy an amazing benefits program including: 

  • 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. 
  • 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 also 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, 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.    

Applications close Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship. 

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in product ownership, program delivery, project leadership, or continuous improvement within complex organizations
  • Experience in accessibility, disability, allied health, public health, or a related environment
  • Strong understanding of accessibility needs and outcomes
  • Experience delivering large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Experience leading projects from strategy through implementation, governance, and benefits realization
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Experience translating customer insights into improvements
  • Exceptional communication skills, including presenting recommendations, business cases, and proposals to senior stakeholders
  • Passion for customer outcomes and inclusive travel experiences

Qantas Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Qantas and has not been reviewed or approved by Qantas.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Travel benefits are considered a standout, including heavily discounted standby flights and broad partner discounts across shopping, insurance, and leisure. Access to a discounted national gym network and a confidential assistance program reinforces lifestyle and wellbeing support.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave provisions include extended paid leave for primary and secondary carers, with superannuation continuing during paid or unpaid leave. Family-oriented programs and structured support for transitions strengthen the overall family benefits.
  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards Recognition and rewards include one-off performance bonuses, an ongoing employee share plan tied to company results, and internal programs that convert recognition into travel credits and perks. These mechanisms provide tangible rewards connected to contribution and business outcomes.

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The Company
HQ: Mascot, New South Wales
17,283 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the local lands and waterways on which we live, work and fly. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Spirit is everything to us, and joining the Qantas team means bringing your spirit to ours. We have over 26,000 exceptional employees, and every year we fly millions of customers around Australia and the world – together. If you hop on board with the team, you'll experience a workplace where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We aim to give every member of the Qantas Group the support to follow their dreams, face new challenges, and let their future take flight. Ultimately, people are our priority – those who work for us and those who travel with us. For the latest information on the cyber incident: https://bit.ly/3I7jNfM Member of the oneworld Alliance. Please read the Qantas LinkedIn House Rules at http://bit.ly/QFhouserules

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