Job Description

• Operate at the forefront of domestic and international carbon markets, helping secure investment through the Qantas Climate Fund and shaping the Group’s long-term market strategy
• Drive complex, projects with cross-functional collaboration, senior stakeholder engagement, with tangible environmental outcomes and the opportunity to represent Qantas at industry forums
• Permanent full-time position located at our Mascot head office

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 today.
We’re seeking a highly skilled Manager – Investments & Strategy, Carbon Markets to join our Group Sustainability team. In this role, you’ll help lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Qantas Group’s carbon markets strategy, driving investment opportunities in nature-based solutions (NBS) and carbon removal technologies, and ensuring we meet both domestic and international compliance obligations and voluntary commitments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and manage a pipeline of strategic investment opportunities into new carbon projects for the Qantas Climate Fund to meet the Group’s long-term net emissions targets
• Deliver commercial and technical due diligence on major investment and long-term supply opportunities in alignment with the Group’s Integrity Framework.
• Develop strategies for voluntary and legislated carbon market requirements, including Safeguard Mechanism, CORSIA, and customer-facing programs.
• Analyse carbon market trends, supply and demand dynamics, pricing, and policy developments to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate across the business to align with Qantas’ Climate Action Plan, Nature Strategy, and Integrity Framework.
• Represent Qantas in industry forums, driving thought leadership in carbon markets and sustainability.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in investment, strategy or analytical roles – ideally in carbon markets, strategy consulting, venture capital, corporate finance, funds management, renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure advisory.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial analysis, and investment evaluation skills.
• In-depth understanding of carbon markets, carbon projects and credits, and their regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical and market concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and collaborative approach.

This is a chance to make a measurable impact in one of Australia’s most iconic companies while working at the forefront of carbon market innovation.

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.

  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.
  If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today!
  Applications close: Thursday 28 August 2025.
  About us
  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

• Build and manage a pipeline of strategic investment opportunities into new carbon projects for the Qantas Climate Fund to meet the Group’s long-term net emissions targets
• Deliver commercial and technical due diligence on major investment and long-term supply opportunities in alignment with the Group’s Integrity Framework.
• Develop strategies for voluntary and legislated carbon market requirements, including Safeguard Mechanism, CORSIA, and customer-facing programs.
• Analyse carbon market trends, supply and demand dynamics, pricing, and policy developments to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate across the business to align with Qantas’ Climate Action Plan, Nature Strategy, and Integrity Framework.
• Represent Qantas in industry forums, driving thought leadership in carbon markets and sustainability