Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution

Qantas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted air travel

Flexible leave options

Access to rewards program

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading airline based in Sydney is seeking a Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution to deliver their Technology 2030 strategy. In this full-time role, you will design and implement storytelling campaigns and innovation programs. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in technology and marketing, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of strategic planning. The position offers discounted travel benefits and a supportive work environment for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology, marketing, or communications.
• Significant exposure to commercial and operational teams.
• Strong sense of energy and purpose with a customer-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of storytelling campaigns.
• Manage execution rhythm for Group Technology and Cyber.
• Contribute to cultural change programs and technology narratives.

Skills

Technology expertise

Marketing skills

Strong presentation and storytelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership capability

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post graduate study

Job description

Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for the Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution role at Qantas

Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution

Join to apply for the Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution role at Qantas

• Fantastic opportunity in helping the Technology and Cyber Leadership team to deliver our Technology 2030 strategy while showcasing Qantas as a recognised innovation leader in the aviation industry.
• Full-time permanent role working at our Head Office in Mascot

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we’re strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we’re always at our best.

As the Head of Innovation and Strategic Execution for Qantas Group Technology, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping to deliver our Technology 2030 strategy while growing Qantas as a recognised innovation leader in the aviation industry. This role leads the design and execution of compelling storytelling campaigns that showcase Qantas innovations to both internally and externally. The role also helps design and implement internal innovation programs including hack days, ideation events, and frontline innovation initiatives.

This role also leads the translation of the Technology 2030 strategy into detailed, executable plans and roadmaps. With this, the role manages the execution rhythm for Group Technology and Cyber, including leadership meetings and offsites, to maintain alignment and accountability. Additionally, the role leads a cultural change program aimed at building customer-focused, commercially aware teams capable of delivering large-scale, tech-enabled business transformations. It also involves crafting compelling narratives around technology and AI investments to support communication with investors and stakeholders. Operating across all Qantas Group business units, with a focus on the Airline and Corporate functions, the role demands deep strategic and operational insight, influential collaboration, and a strong drive for progress. This position is a key member of the Group Technology and Cyber leadership team, contributing to the execution of the Technology 2030 strategy and the broader vision of building a great airline and loyalty business that embodies the Spirit of Australia.

You’ll Have

• Significant experience (10+yrs) working in technology, marketing, and/or communications within large multinational organisations, including exposure to commercial and operational teams.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, with expectation of post graduate study, preferably with broader business administration qualifications
• Technology, marketing and communication expertise with an ability to engage, influence and lead technology and business leaders.
• Strong presentation and storytelling capabilities to articulate complex strategies and business value propositions.
• Stakeholder acumen to navigate complex organisational dynamics and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Extensive senior management experience gained in a highly complex organisations with a complex stakeholder environment.
• Extensive demonstrated leadership capability.
• Customer and results oriented, with a strong sense of energy and purpose.
• Deep experience in strategic planning, budget and resource management.
• A team builder and team player with a positive, pragmatic and collaborative operating style with the highest levels of ethics and integrity

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.

Applications close on the 9th of September

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Qantas by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Innovation” roles.

Strategy and Operations Senior Manager, APAC

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Head of Strategy and Corporate Development

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$280,000.00-A$350,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

Director – Business Excellence Australia (BEA)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Head of Quality – Product Innovation, Lifecycle

Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months ago

Head of Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Engagement

Managing Director, Head of Product, Global Payment Solutions, Australia

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.