The move is part of a multi-year agreement aimed at modernising the airline's internal systems, improving operational efficiency and expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI). The job cuts are expected to begin in mid-2027 and will initially affect Qantas' employees in finance, procurement, human resources and. Under the partnership, some services provided by Qantas' corporate functions will move to Accenture, with most of the work to be delivered by its teams.