Qantas Considers Offshoring Up to 1,000 Back-Office Jobs to India

Qantas is reviewing a deal with consulting giant Accenture that could shift up to 1,000 marketing, finance, and HR roles to India.

Justin Tomlinson

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Qantas Considers Offshoring Up to 1,000 Back-Office Jobs to India

Australian airline Qantas is considering a plan to offshore up to 1,000 back-office jobs to India. The potential relocation of these positions is being evaluated as part of a proposed arrangement with consulting giant Accenture, according to reports detailing the airline's operational deliberations.[1][2][3]

The positions under consideration for offshoring include corporate roles across marketing, finance, and human resources, alongside other back-office functions. If finalized, the deal with Accenture would shift these administrative responsibilities overseas.[1][2][3]

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