We’re Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that we’ve flown more than 400 million customers since we launched in Australia in 2004? In fact, each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. We also operate a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A320/21 NEO aircraft and the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.
Impressive numbers? What's even more impressive is the team of extraordinary people taking off together day in day out, flight after flight.
Our people are the real jet stars!
Job Description- Be part of Jetstar’s Commercial Strategy & Systems team
- Lead strategic programs that turn commercial ideas into delivered outcomes
- Melbourne Head Office location
Love travel and passionate about all things aviation? You’re in the right place. At Jetstar, you get to takeoff at work, and in life.
As a team, we’re lucky we get to do both for a living – and we want you to be part of where we go next. Helping our teammates soar is what we’re all about. And with a new fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft, plus new routes being added, the sky’s the limit.
Takeoff with your next opportunity
We now have an exciting opportunity available in the role of Program Manager – Commercial Strategy & Systems.
Sitting within our central Commercial Portfolio & Projects team, this role will play a key part in turning Jetstar’s commercial strategy into delivered outcomes. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape, plan and deliver strategic commercial programs that support Jetstar’s broader commercial goals and 5-year plan.
Operating in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment, you’ll bring structure to complex programs, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects are effectively scoped, sequenced and delivered. This is a role for someone who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level — moving between program oversight, stakeholder engagement, governance, and practical project delivery when needed.
As Program Manager – Commercial Strategy & Systems, your focus will include:
- Leading strategic commercial programs that deliver business outcomes
- Developing program roadmaps, business cases and delivery plans
- Managing budgets, risks, dependencies and governance activities
- Driving stakeholder alignment and decision-making across the business
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives
- Embedding continuous improvement, automation and innovative ways of working
About You
We're searching for someone who:
- Has experience leading complex projects or programs in a commercial environment
- Can translate strategy into delivery plans and measurable outcomes
- Brings strong governance, risk management and commercial acumen
- Influences and builds relationships across a broad stakeholder group
- Is equally comfortable operating strategically and delivering hands-on outcomes
- Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces change and new technology
- Highly regarded demonstrated ability to harness AI capabilities to enhance planning, delivery, governance and operational performance
Applications close Wednesday 29th July
Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other
Put the craft in aircraft: There’s a new fleet of A321LR NEOs waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar, our teams get exposure to projects across the wider Qantas Group.
Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.
Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.
There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar
For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of.
We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.
We’re Jetstar. Let’s takeoff together.
We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply now.
Skills Required
- Experience leading complex projects or programs in a commercial environment
- Ability to translate strategy into delivery plans and measurable outcomes
- Strong governance, risk management and commercial acumen
- Experience managing budgets, dependencies and program-level delivery plans
- Proven stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives
- Experience embedding continuous improvement, automation and innovative ways of working
- Demonstrated ability to harness AI capabilities to enhance planning, delivery, governance and operational performance
- Based in Melbourne Head Office
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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