In this role you will: 

• Oversee end to end planning and readiness activities, ensuring schedules are deliverable and key risks and trade offs are well understood.
• Oversee the operational improvement portfolio, identifying root causes and driving initiatives that lift performance.
• Shape the airport infrastructure program by using data and modelling to inform long term capacity and investment decisions.
• Oversee property and facilities operations, ensuring compliance, service quality and effective collaboration with Qantas.
• Drive strategic projects and port readiness for new ports, terminal changes and major infrastructure programs.
• Drive the strategic direction of the operational planning and improvement functions.
• Lead and develop a high performing team while influencing senior stakeholders and representing Jetstar in key planning and infrastructure forums.

You’ll bring: 

• Aviation experience with strong understanding of day‑to‑day operational and commercial drivers is essential.
• 5+ years in operations management, planning or business improvement, preferably within aviation or transport highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing professional teams and delegating effectively.
• A track record delivering complex, cross‑functional projects or programs with budget and stakeholder accountability.
• Strong knowledge of airline functions such as schedule planning, OTP management and disruption response, with operations and/or scheduling experience desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence influencing senior executives and external airport partners.
• Strong analytical, commercial and communication skills, with the ability to turn insights into clear, actionable strategies in a fast‑paced environment.