Recognition

At Queensland Airports Limited, we understand that recognising the hard work and achievements of our people is essential to building a positive and motivated workplace. Our monthly ‘High Flyer’ awards provide an exciting opportunity for employees to be celebrated across the company and in front of senior leadership.  

These awards not only cheer on peers but also reward individuals and teams for their outstanding contributions, whether it’s going above and beyond in day-to-day work, delivering exceptional results or demonstrating leadership and innovation. By highlighting and celebrating these achievements, the High Flyer awards help foster a culture of appreciation, motivation and teamwork across all areas of our organisation, ensuring everyone feels seen, valued and inspired to reach new heights. 

Great Place to Work (GPTW) is a global research and consulting company that certifies and recognises outstanding workplace cultures. Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is proud to announce that we have been formally recognised as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) – the first Australian airport operator to achieve this prestigious accreditation. This recognition is based on exceptional results from both our culture audit and employee Trust Index™ survey, confirming our positive culture and progressive leadership approach.

At QAL, our work makes a difference every day. We bring prosperity to regional communities, with a vision to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, create valuable connections, and inspire a sustainable future. We are more than an asset, more than infrastructure, and more than an airport – we are a bellwether for regional success, an anchor for economic and social growth, and at the very heart of the communities we serve.

Our airports support thousands of jobs through businesses operating across our precincts from freight, retail, food and beverage, and hotels, to universities, aviation services, security, and cleaning.

QAL also provides opportunities across a broad range of rewarding careers including aviation operations, asset management, property development, planning, engineering, environment, business development, marketing, and corporate relations. Through Memorandums of Understanding with Bond, Griffith, Southern Cross and James Cook universities, as well as TAFE Queensland (Gold Coast), we proudly offer internships that give students real-world industry experience.

Our values authentic, inclusive, brave and responsible are embedded into everything we do and embraced by our team. This achievement as a Great Place to Work is a reflection of our people and our shared commitment to making a lasting difference. 

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is an Australian Government statutory agency charged with promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces. 

At QAL we celebrate difference and recognise that diversity makes us stronger. Referred to as Glidepath, Queensland Airports Limited’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) approach aims to give all people the environment, support, and scope they need to safely reach their full potential and destinations. Part of this commitment includes supporting gender inclusion.

WORK180 is a platform empowering women and marginalised groups with the information they need to make informed career choices, helping them discover workplaces that work for them. 

WORK180 endorses companies that can demonstrate a genuine ongoing commitment to advancing women’s careers and opening up opportunities to find the right workplace. 

As an endorsed WORK180 employer we celebrate our diverse workforce and are committed to empowering all groups to find the right career path for you.