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Qantas to Open Adelaide Innovation Hub in 2026, Create 420+ Tech Jobs

Backed by South Australia, the hub will centralize Qantas digital and AI teams to deliver new customer tools from 2026.

Overview

  • Qantas confirmed a purpose-built Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide’s CBD is set to open in March 2026.
  • The South Australian Government is supporting the project, which targets more than 420 highly skilled technology roles over three years.
  • The site will be the core base for product managers, digital-experience designers, software engineers, and data and AI specialists.
  • The work program includes AI-powered upgrades such as faster app performance, streamlined check-in, smarter baggage tracking, and tools to assist customers and frontline staff during disruptions.
  • Qantas is partnering with the University of Adelaide on direct graduate pathways as it brings key digital capabilities in-house to underpin network growth and new customer-experience features.