Principal Analyst (1x Commercial Strategy & 1x Network Planning)

• Make decisions that actually shape the airline — turn complex data into bold calls on where we fly, how we deploy aircraft, and how the business grows 
• Work on real, highstakes problems — build business cases, run fast scenarios, and influence senior leaders with insights that move revenue, cost and performance 
• Based at our Mascot Campus 

Work at the heart of Qantas Commercial, where analytics meets aviation and your decisions shape the future of travel. You’ll join a team that backs bold thinking, invests in your development and offers real career mobility — many of our senior leaders started here. 

The Principal Analyst (1x Commercial Strategy & 1x Network Planning) roles turn big, complex problems into clear decisions that move the business. You’ll build sharp business cases, model and scenario‑plan at pace, and turn insight into action for senior leaders. Working across Pricing, Revenue, Sales, Alliances, Operations and Finance, you’ll balance demand, cost and operational reality, then close the loop by reviewing what landed and continuously lifting how we plan and decide. 

Pick your role 

Principal Analyst, Commercial Strategy 
You’ll sit at the centre of high‑stakes commercial decisions, shaping long‑term network and fleet strategy with rigorous analysis and clear judgement. You’ll own and continuously improve our planning toolkit, including Sabre Profit Manager, turning complex economics into sharp, confident recommendations for senior leaders. This role is about influence and impact — building compelling business cases, stress‑testing scenarios, and delivering decision‑ready insights that directly shape how Qantas plans, invests and grows. 

Principal Analyst, Network Planning 
You’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping how the airline operates day to day and long term, optimising a portfolio of routes through smart decisions on capacity, aircraft and timing. You’ll run fast‑paced scenarios, own a pipeline of profit‑improvement initiatives, and drive outcomes end‑to‑end. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll constantly review performance, refine decisions, and turn insight into action that keeps the network competitive and resilient. 

You’ll have 

• Degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Aviation, Business or similar). 
• 2–5 years’ experience in analytical or commercial roles (consulting, aviation/transport, finance, strategy or data); scope adjusted for more experienced candidates. 
• Clear, confident communicator who is detail‑focused, resilient and decisive. 
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working at pace and in ambiguity. 
• Strong commercial analytics skills with hands‑on forecasting and scenario modelling. 
• Solid understanding of demand, yield and core P&L levers. 
• Ability to simplify complexity, build strong business cases and link insights to market and macro drivers. 
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; experience with Sabre Profit Manager, AirVision or QSI/Logit highly regarded; airline experience desirable but not essential 

Where can this take you? 

Qantas Commercial is known for developing talent. From here, careers have taken off into Sales, Network Strategy, Loyalty, Digital and more. Your future here has endless destinations. 

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.  

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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.  

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.  

Applications close Sunday 15th March  

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.