Supply Chain Recovery Lead

Lead the recovery of time-critical aircraft materials supporting Brisbane Base Maintenance operations

Make high-impact sourcing decisions that help minimise costly aircraft maintenance delays

Build your supply chain career within Qantas Engineering’s fast-paced operational environment in this fixed term Opportunity

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our 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.

Qantas is Australia's leading domestic and international airline, connecting millions of customers across Australia and around the world.

The impact you'll make

Manage and expedite inventory to meet scheduled and unscheduled Brisbane Base Maintenance requirements, helping ensure critical aircraft materials are available when needed.

Lead time-sensitive sourcing and recovery activities from order placement through to receipt, coordinating resources and transactions to meet required need dates.

Apply sound commercial judgement when sourcing aircraft parts and determining freight priorities, balancing urgency, operational risk and cost while considering viable alternatives.

Manage at-risk materials for aircraft checks, maintaining clear visibility of need dates, expected receipts, mitigation actions and emerging supply risks.

Act as a key contact for material shortages, providing realistic and dependable updates while ensuring unresolved requirements are effectively handed over for continuity.

Meet the team

You’ll join Qantas Engineering Supply Chain, supporting Brisbane Base Maintenance with the timely supply and recovery of aircraft materials. Working closely with Brisbane Base Maintenance, national material planning, repairs and logistics teams, you’ll help manage material risks that can directly affect maintenance activity. The team is focused on minimising material-related maintenance delays through proactive sourcing, expediting and risk management. This is a highly connected role where practical judgement, clear communication and strong working relationships help keep critical requirements moving.

What you'll bring

Strong customer service leadership and financial acumen, with confidence making commercially sound, time-sensitive decisions.

Knowledge of CASA, EASA and FAA regulatory requirements relating to vendor selection, exchanges, receipting and maintenance systems.

Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions, including planning, sourcing, purchasing, delivery, storage, returns and repairs.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working across Microsoft Office applications.

Strong presentation, communication and meeting leadership skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder networks.

Understanding of special freight handling requirements, including dangerous goods and hazardous material classifications.

At least two years’ aviation experience and similar demonstrated experience within a supply chain environment is highly desirable

Rewards and benefits

Travel more for less with discounted travel for you, your family and friends, plus deals on accommodation and holidays.

Access flexible working, leave options and wellbeing resources.

Take advantage of employee discounts, rewards and salary packaging options.

Explore opportunities to build your experience and career across the Qantas Group.

Bring your spirit to ours

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application by 27 November 2026 and we’ll be in touch regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, valued and safe. We value the diverse lived experiences, perspectives and backgrounds of our people and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to let us know at any stage of the recruitment process