To me the 787 makes sense from a technical and ease standpoint. If the troops dont like it then stiff, she's not there to be popular.
If the nominee is 'light' on relevant experience, I would expect CASA to require some form of mitigation, i.e. a deputy with extensive Airbus experience.
Why would anyone think she has resigned from QF, or is even emplyoed by JQ?
Now, as for rumours, is there any truth to the one about a certain jump seat refusal?