Qantas to cut 850 corporate jobs in Accenture outsourcing deal

Qantas is planning to cut more than 850 corporate roles as part of an outsourcing deal with technology consulting firm Accenture, the Daily Mail and ABC News Australia reported. The Australian Financial Review, SMH.com.au, The Australian, and The Age also reported that 850 roles will be cut under the agreement. ABC News Australia reported that the job cuts will begin in mid-2027. [1][2][3][4][5][7]

The Daily Mail, SMH.com.au, The Aussie Corporate, and The Age reported that corporate, technology, and artificial intelligence roles will be moved to India. According to the Daily Mail, Qantas explained that the changes come in response to the pace of global technology and artificial intelligence development. [1][4][6][7]

Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson acknowledged the impact of the announcement on workers. The Daily Mail quoted Hudson as stating that the company knows this will be difficult news for some of its people and that the decision does not reflect their contribution or commitment. [1][2][5]

Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier airline of Australia and operates domestic and international flights from key hubs including Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The airline was originally established in November 1920 in Winton, Queensland. [8][10]