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.

• Challenge yourself in an exciting leadership role within Engine and Component Maintenance Services (ECMS)
• Take an opportunity to grow and diversify your career
• Full-time permanent position based in Tullamarine, Melbourne
• Pay in line with the Qantas ASU Enterprise Agreement 13, SPG2 Dayworker

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our customers across the Asia-Pacific region. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe.

We're constantly evolving, which means the opportunities for our people are endless. There's scope to embrace personal development, build your international experience, and make a real impact supporting our operations away from home. Our best employees connect, engage, and develop others, and are genuine in their actions. 

As a Cell Leader, you will lead the operations and performance of teams within the Component Maintenance Services business in Melbourne, reporting to the Operations Manager. This people and operations leadership role is responsible for leading and developing a team of skilled tradespeople, building capability and delivering high-quality technical services.

You will be accountable for safety, operational performance, risk management, team capability, and quality and regulatory compliance. You will drive continuous improvement across the operation, ensuring products and services meet customer expectations, maintenance standards and relevant service level agreements.

You’ll have –

• People leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and empower teams, build capability and manage performance
• Proven operational leadership experience, with accountability for team outcomes and the delivery of safe, high-quality products and services
• Relevant experience in a maintenance, service-oriented environment, with an operational or engineering background considered advantageous
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse performance, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• A proactive and accountable approach, with strong problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Familiarity with workplace regulations, including health and safety, industrial relations and environmental requirements

Why the Qantas Group?

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 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, 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: Tuesday 27th October, 2026