--- title: "Qantas to Remove 850 Local Jobs From Mascot HQ Through…" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/qantas-layoffs-850-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-10T13:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-10T13:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Australia](/blog/tag/australia)[Travel Industry](/blog/tag/travel-industry)[AI](/blog/tag/ai) # Qantas to Remove 850 Local Jobs From Mascot HQ Through Accenture Partnership Qantas plans to remove 850 local jobs from its Mascot headquarters through an Accenture partnership, with initial changes in mid-2027. [![Metaintro Team](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/9127a74a-194f-44f4-8743-8bdcda5e717c.jpg)Metaintro Team @metaintro](/blog/author/metaintro) [November 10, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)3 min read ![An open plan office floor at dusk with rows of workstations](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/10188.jpg) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026&title=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026&title=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership)[mailto:?subject=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026](mailto:?subject=Qantas%20to%20Remove%20850%20Local%20Jobs%20From%20Mascot%20HQ%20Through%20Accenture%20Partnership&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fqantas-layoffs-850-2026) On November 10, 2026, [Qantas has informed staff that it intends to remove 850 local jobs from its Mascot HQ through a partnership with technology consultancy Accenture](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). The headquarters is [Qantas’ head office in Mascot, Sydney](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Jobs Is Qantas Cutting? The announcement concerns a plan to [remove 850 local jobs from its Mascot HQ](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). Staff were told about the corporate changes in an internal memo, which stated: [Today we’re announcing a new multi-year partnership with Accenture and changes that will affect parts of our corporate functions](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). For employees awaiting a personal decision, [individual outcomes were not yet determined and the airline would consult affected employees](https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2026/11/10/qantas-slashes-850-jobs). The consultation is therefore part of the next steps described to workers. ## Which Departments and Locations Are Affected? The internal memo described [reductions targeted at its finance, procurement, people and marketing departments](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). These are corporate functions covered by the outsourcing announcement. The airline confirmed that [some roles will be offshored to Accenture’s teams in India, some will remain based in Australia](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). It also said other roles will [in time be transformed further with automation and AI](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). ## Why Is Qantas Making Changes and When Do They Start? The stated purpose of the partnership is to [modernise its back-end systems, processes and data, as it steps up investment in technology and AI alongside the largest fleet renewal in its history](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). The rollout is not described as immediate: [The first roles are expected to be impacted in mid-2027](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/), with further changes planned [over the coming years](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Request written clarification of your role’s status and the consultation process. - Keep copies of employment documents, performance reviews and relevant communications. - Update your resume with transferable skills and concrete examples of your work. - Ask about notice, entitlements, redeployment and available support before making decisions. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: Where Are the Jobs Being Removed? A: The plan is to [remove 850 local jobs from its Mascot HQ](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). ### Q: Will All Roles Move to India? A: The airline confirmed that [some roles will be offshored to Accenture’s teams in India, some will remain based in Australia](https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/11/qantas-hq-to-outsource-850-jobs-to-accenture/). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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