Qantas to outsource 850 corporate roles to Accenture, shifting most jobs to India
Qantas will move 850 local corporate positions to consulting firm Accenture, with the majority of roles transferred to India as part of a technology overhaul.
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Qantas plans to move corporate roles from Australia to India
Qantas plans to cut 850 corporate jobs and shift some work to India under an outsourcing agreement with Accenture, according to ABC News and Brisbane Times on 10 November. Travel Weekly reported that finance, procurement, people and marketing functions are involved, with changes expected from mid-2027; ABC News said some staff could leave by then. Several outlets put the figure at 850, while blayneychronicle.com.au and macleayargus.com.au described the cuts as nearly 1,000. The reports do not give a detailed breakdown of affected roles.
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