Senior Business Partner

We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.

Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way.

We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

About the role:

As a key member of the People Team, you will partner with stakeholders across Corporate and Operational portfolios. You will be responsible for providing a leading-edge consulting and advisory service on all aspects of human resources, employee relations, workplace relations and organisational development. Based out of our Head Office in Brisbane we have a 12 to 18 month contract position available.

What you'll be doing:

• Position yourself as a trusted advisor to assist the business in developing culture, capability and a highly engaged and effective workforce to achieve business success.
• Partner with managers and senior leaders of the business to implement their people plans in a pragmatic, cost effective, efficient, and sustainable way and enable them to deliver on their strategy.
• Work with the Capability and Culture team to implement projects and annual HR programs in client group, aligned to the business unit/divisional business and people plans.
• Develop effective and influencing working relationships across all levels of management and with employee representatives and unions.
• Investigating EEO Complaints and investigating serious misconduct/disciplinary matters
• Provide coaching and advice to management in relations to conducting employee disciplinary processes.
• Represent the business during Fair Work Commission and Unfair Dismissal Applications - including preparing responses and advocating at conciliation conferences.

You'll be great in this role if you:

• A proven HR Generalist with experience gained working in complex multi-site environments with blue and white collar staff.
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and sound knowledge of employee relations practices, workplace relations and industrial relations issues.
• A confident communicator with proven ability to engage and build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of People systems.
• Experience in leading or supporting the implementation of organisational change.
• Advocacy experience and appearance in tribunals such as the Fair Work Commission.
• Experience in supporting enterprise bargaining negotiations and implementation of enterprise agreements.

What you'll get from us

We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

• 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.
• 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.
• Dress for Your Day - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

Equality rules

We're all individuals. We love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We're ready to hear from you. Apply now.

Exciting opportunity to deliver innovative consulting and advisory services in human resources, employee relations, workplace relations, and organisational development.

Join a team that looks out for one another, where no two days are the same.

Help guests at the very beginning of their journey with outstanding customer service.

Recruiting now for commercial pilots who value balance, lifestyle and flexibility.

Exciting opportunity to deliver innovative consulting and advisory services in human resources, employee relations, workplace relations, and organisational development.