Route Profitability Manager

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Jetstar is seeking a Route Profitability Manager to drive financial performance, partnering with Commercial and Network teams to shape where we fly, price and optimise the network to deliver EBIT. This role blends finance rigour with strategic thinking, delivering governance and forward looking analysis that informs capacity, scheduling and network strategy. You will translate data into clear insights and influence stakeholders to drive profitable decisions. Key requirements include CA/CPA preferred, FP&A or finance transformation experience, advanced Excel with TM1 or Power BI, and a track record turning data into impact. Apply with a CV that highlights commercial finance impact, governance and data integrity; onsite Docklands Melbourne with hybrid work, by 2 August 2026.

Company Description

We’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

• Route Profitability sits at the heart of Jetstar’s financial performance – providing direct influence over where we fly, how we price and how we optimise the network to deliver EBIT outcomes 
• Join Jetstar’s Finance team in a high-impact role, partnering with Commercial and Network teams to shape key decisions driving network performance   
• Full‑time, permanent opportunity based at Jetstar HQ (Docklands), with hybrid working arrangements 

As the Route Profitability Manager, you will play a critical role in driving Jetstar’s financial performance across the network. Sitting at the intersection of Finance, Network Planning and Commercial, this role is responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of the Route Profitability capability, ensuring robust governance while generating actionable insights that directly influence strategic decision-making and financial outcomes. 

Partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial and Network teams, you will translate complex financial data into clear, commercially focused insights. With a strong emphasis on influencing outcomes, you will contribute to capacity, scheduling and network decisions that optimise profitability and support EBIT delivery. 

Operating in a fast paced, data rich aviation environment, this role balances financial rigour with strategic thinking and hands on delivery. You will lead structured processes, ensure data integrity, and provide forward looking analysis that supports planning, forecasting and long-term network strategy. 

To be considered for this role, key skills will include: 

• CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent) preferred 
• Strong background in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance transformation/projects, with additional consideration given to candidates with commercial operational experience.  
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling and advanced analytical problem solving 
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in TM1, Power BI or similar systems highly regarded 
• Proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights that drive business outcomes 
• Strong capability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders, particularly within Commercial functions 
• Experience contributing to strategic decisions such as capacity allocation, pricing or business cases 
• Ability to lead structured deliverables, improve processes and ensure strong governance frameworks 
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines 

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  

Application close: Sunday, 2nd of August 2026