Hr Business Partner

This unique diverse role will see you providing support and advice to our shipboard Team Members (crew) on best HR practice, engagement, and culture whilst using data to drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and team success!

Carnival Australia is thrilled to announce a job opening for a HR Business Partner - Fleet within the P&O Cruises Australia brand! This newly established position will be located in our Sydney office in Chatswood, reporting to the Senior People Manager - Fleet on a 12 month max-term contract with a view to go perm. The role involves promoting ‘people and cultural excellence’ by collaborating with both ship and shore leadership, with a specific focus on partnering with the P&O Cruises Australia (POA) Guest Experience Hotel Operations and Maritime Operations teams. Your responsibilities will include supporting the human resource strategy, policies, and programs to enhance commercial success and development through shipboard HR teams and the seagoing population.

First things first, check out what is on offer!

• Competitive base + super + bonus.
• Work life balance – 9 day (compressed hours) working fortnight with full time pay. Yes, that’s a long weekend every fortnight!
• Offering a hybrid work model – 2 days WFH and 3 days Office.
• Fantastic Chatswood office location close to shops, public transport, restaurants, gyms and more!
• Fantastic discount on cruises, onboard product launches, airline, and Hotel discounts through our partners.
• Accredited as one of the best places to work in Australia in the Great Place to Work® survey 2023.
• Nominated as one of the best places to work for Women in the Great Place to Work® survey 2023.
• Visit our website for a list of benefits our team enjoy!

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the P&O Australia HR shipboard team by offering management advice and expertise to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of human resources for business success.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local and international stakeholders to achieve CAU and P&O Australia's objectives.
• Guide, support, and challenge business leaders to ensure the fulfilment of strategic priorities, while promoting a highly engaged and skilled workforce.
• Provide specific data and insights from P&O Australia shipboard operations to shape the P&O Australia strategy, people agenda, and shipboard organisational structure.
• Drive continuous improvement in crew welfare, training, and development across all areas.
• Ensure adherence to onboard HR policies, regulations, and maritime standards related to contracts, certification, and information.
• Collaborate with and coach People Managers to facilitate informed, people-focused decisions that drive workplace change and transitions.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and programs that align with best HR practices. 
• Lead and manage all ER investigations to ensure a positive and successful outcome for all.
• Foster an environment where the shipboard management team is motivated, well-informed, and proactive.

About You:

You have a strong team-oriented approach, leading from the front and supporting others at all levels to ensure excellence in every aspect. With experience in cruise, fleet, or shipboard roles, you are driven by results, engagement, and resilience, thriving in dynamic environments to deliver strong output and accuracy. Proficient in data interpretation, you excel in providing insights and solutions for strategic business decisions. Your exceptional people skills, organisational abilities, and solid work ethic shine, and though you work well independently, you truly thrive in a team setting. A confident thinker and effective communicator, you build trust and positive relationships with stakeholders. Your outgoing nature and willingness to dive into tasks distinguish you from competitors. If you are passionate about travel, enjoy working with people, and are looking to advance your career with a leading industry player, this role is ideal for you!

To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated:

• 3 years of recent HR partnering experience in a matrixed commercial setting.
• Experience in cruise operations or shipboard knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, interpreting procedures, and analysis.
• Expertise in identifying development needs, creating and facilitating Learning and Development packages and programs.
• Previous success in coaching teams and people managers.
• Proficient in cross-functional stakeholder management, collaborating, and influencing across different business areas.
• Strategic planner with an innovative, hands-on management style.
• Excellent time management and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicable tertiary qualifications in HR, related disciplines, or equivalent career experience.
• Possession of a valid passport, willingness to travel regularly, work outside regular hours, and be away from home on occasion.

We are seeking someone with the right attitude to fit into our fun and supportive culture so, if you meet the above requirements, have a consultative and collaborative approach and solid work ethic, please send your application for consideration. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

About Us:

Carnival Australia is part of the Carnival Corporation, the worlds’ leading cruise holiday company, representing iconic brands including P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line and Seabourn. It’s an exciting time to join the local team, with the resumption of cruising in Australia! At Carnival Australia we pride ourselves on promoting an inclusive and flexible workplace culture where individual differences are valued.

• We at Carnival Australia promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people living with a disability. 
• Suitable candidates will undergo background checks, which may include police checks, skills assessment/testing, and reference checks. There will be a two-stage interview process at the Chatswood Sydney office. 
• Only approved recruiters on our panel will be engaged, and unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters will not be accepted.