Working between Perth HQ and Perth Airport office, we are looking for a highly motivated, people-focused individual to join the VARA team. As the Leader - Crew Performance you will be responsible for crew engagement, discipline, and performance management across Pilot and Cabin Crew groups.Key role responsibilities:
- Build strong on the ground relationships with Pilots and Cabin Crew.
- Manage the implementation of strategies targeted at Crew engagement
- First point of contact for Crew Grievances managing these in accordance with company and EBA processes
- Ensure Crew performance management is conducted and documented
- Monitor and manage Crew personal /sick leave balances and accruals
- Manage leave processes to facilitate the delivery of leave targets
- Ensure Crew resource levels are maintained at adequate levels to support business requirements
- Facilitate a recruitment pipeline that integrates into the manpower planning projections, ensuring appropriately experienced and qualified Crew are available to meet current activities and future growth
- Knowledge of the aviation regulatory structure
- Formal HR qualifications and/or comparable experience
- Skilled and practiced in contemporary IR/ER management
- Experience working within the Fair Work framework, ideally in the aviation industry
- EBA/union experience, particularly from a negotiating perspective
- Strong exposure to people management, team leadership and relationship building
- Ability to drive business outcomes through data-driven analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality
- Ability to communicate and be 'relatable' at all levels of our business
- A strong focus on engagement - building a 'team' culture
- 5 days on-site working between our Perth HQ and Perth Airport office at Terminal 1
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial