Senior People And Culture Business Partner

Join Our Team as a Senior People and Culture Business Partner

Are you passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture? Do you thrive in providing strategic HR advice and support to leaders and employees? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aviation Australia as our Senior People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner.

About Aviation Australia:

Aviation Australia was established by the Queensland Government as a training organisation in 2001 to support the growth and development of the aerospace industries.  During the last 23 years, the company has delivered training both nationally and internationally, to many thousands of aviation professionals worldwide. As a world class organisation, the training outcomes delivered by Aviation Australia are recognised by the Australian Skills Training Authority along with national and international airworthiness regulators. 

At Aviation Australia we strive to live by our values Safety at the heart of everything we do, working together, being accountable, acting innovatively, and delivering on our customer’s needs.  Our workplace offers a genuinely flexible working environment where we recognise and embrace the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace.  Our people are empowered to strive for excellence and succeed.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.   If you identify with any of these groups and need assistance with your application, please contact the People and Culture team via email   **@aviationaustralia.aero and one of our team members will contact you to assist.

About the Role: As the Senior P&C Business Partner, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality advice and support to leaders and employees, ensuring excellence in all people-related activities. Working closely with the P&C Manager and our tightknit, dynamic P&C team, you will play a key role in driving the success of our P&C function and contributing to the achievement of our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leaders to provide advice, coaching, and support on all people-related matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead P&C initiatives, including such as Health and Wellbeing Programs and Diversity and Inclusion Strategies, to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work culture.
• Coach and support leaders in navigating performance-related issues and managing grievances or misconduct effectively.
• Develop, implement, and review HR initiatives, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with business objectives and the compliance with legislation.
• Manage talent acquisition activities, ensuring contemporary recruitment methods and seamless onboarding processes for new employees.
• Analyse HR metrics and data to identify insights, trends, and potential issues, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Build effective partnerships with business leaders to drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.

Selection Criteria: We are seeking candidates with:

• Degree qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Considerable experience in a Senior P&C Business Partner role or similar, with a focus on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Proven experience in managing recruitment processes, performance management, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HR practices, industrial relations frameworks, and legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and HR information systems.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace environment.

Why Join Us: At Aviation Australia, we value our People and are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture. As a Senior P&C Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organisation and contribute to our continued success as we continue to grow our business in Brisbane and around Australia.

Please refer to the full job description available under 'Join the Team' on Aviation Australia's website for additional information regarding the role, duties, and selection criteria.

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Manager, Kerrie Fiechtner, on (07) 3860 0***.

How to Apply: please click on the Apply for this job button and include the following:

·         A current resume

·         A cover letter about why you are suitable for this role (no longer than 2 pages).

*Whilst the role is full-time, for the right candidate a part-time arrangement of four days per week will be considered.  Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received so don’t delay in submitting your interest in this great opportunity.

Only applications from candidates with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered.