Manager – Inclusion & Future Talent

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

7 hours ago
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Company DescriptionWe’re Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that we’ve flown more than 400 million customers since we launched in Australia in 2004? In fact, each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. We also operate a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A320/21 NEO aircraft and the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.Impressive numbers? What's even more impressive is the team of extraordinary people taking off together day in day out, flight after flight.Our people are the real jet stars!Job Description

Drive Jetstar’s diversity strategy and shape programs that create real impact across the organisation.
Design and deliver graduate, intern, and apprenticeship programs that develop the next generation of aviation professionals.
Full time permanent role based in Melbourne.

At Jetstar, we’re committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, diverse, and ready for the future. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a passionate and experienced Manager – Inclusion & Future Talent to drive our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) agenda and shape our Early Careers programs, ensuring Jetstar attracts, develops and retains a diverse and talented workforce.Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development, you will:

Lead the execution of Jetstar’s I&D strategy, embedding inclusive practices across recruitment, development, and workforce planning.
Deliver impactful programs that increase representation of First Nations peoples, women in underrepresented roles, and people living with disability.
Design and manage Early Careers initiatives including graduates, interns, apprenticeships, and school-based programs, creating strong talent pipelines for the future.
Partner with senior leaders, universities, schools, industry bodies and community partners to strengthen Jetstar’s brand and impact.
Provide thought leadership and insights to influence business decisions, backed by robust data and reporting.

About You

5+ years’ experience in Inclusion & Diversity, Organisational Development, or generalist HR.
A track record of delivering practical I&D programs and early talent initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management capability.
Energy, resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, complex environments.
Degree qualifications in Business, HR, or a related discipline desirable.

If you’re passionate about creating inclusive workplaces and building the next generation of aviation talent, we’d love to hear from you.Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other.Put the craft in aircraft: There’s a new fleet of A321LR NEO’s waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar, our teams get exposure to projects related to the Qantas Group’s A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters.Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.We’re Jetstar. Let’s takeoff together.We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply now.Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025.QualificationsDegree Qualifications in Business &/or Human Resources •Minimum 5 yrs. experience in Inclusion & Diversity, Organisational Development or generalist HR •Experience working across multiple geographies and working with different businesses •Functional knowledge of Jetstar operations, technical, corporate, commercial, sales and customer facing business areas highly regarded. •Ability to comply with Jetstar’s Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Responsibility Standards for safety in the workplace

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