A newly created opportunity has opened as HR Business Partner to join our welcoming team, to support BAC through an exciting period of growth for our Airport City!

As HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the business objectives of our Aviation and Infrastructure divisions as we go through a transformative period in BNE history. This is a unique opportunity to partner with line managers across these divisions, providing expert HR advice and delivering a full range of HR services and activities to ultimately continue enhancing our employee culture and leadership for the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this is a permanent full-time role based at our Sky Gate Head Office.

Who we are

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world.

On airport land, spanning 2700 hectares, we are also home to over 24,000 employees and 425 businesses. We are investing $5.6 billion in BNE over the next decade, building an Airport City that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.

Our Culture

Our culture is built on our values of care, communication, collaboration and courage. We understand that fostering a positive and inclusive work environment is key to our success. Everyone at BAC brings rich and diverse perspectives to our workplace, strengthening our collective knowledge and ensuring that BNE will continue to connect us as the gateway to Queensland.

What we offer

• We provide opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and career advancement within a dynamic and evolving industry.
• Competitive salary + eligibility for annual bonus, 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• A great culture – we were awarded multiple Employer of Choice Awards for 2023 as well as proudly nominated for the 2024 HRD Best Learning & Development and Leadership Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Free parking at Skygate, Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need!
• Extra leave day at Christmas - on us!
• 3 x well being leave days on top of annual and personal leave!
• Employee wellbeing initiatives; group strategy days, team events, professional talks.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include

• Develop and maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships and establish a reputation for being a trusted business partner, understanding each Group’s business objectives and strategy.
• Provide high level support and advice to managers ensuring the effective implementation and management of Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures that provide an optimal working environment and promote a culture of excellence and performance.
• Conducts ongoing analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and designs talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs. Actively participates in annual budget planning forecasting process with business partners.
• Develop and champion organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management including coaching, counselling, career development, and disciplinary actions
• Work closely with management and employees to develop and implement initiatives that will enhance working relationships within the business unit, build morale, increase productivity, and manage retention.
• Develop and implement successful organisational structural changes.

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Senior HR Advisor role in a medium-sized company.
• Sound understanding of legislation and standards applicable to employment conditions.

Preferred

• Prior experience in an infrastructure business
• Prior training and experience undertaking workplace investigations
• Prior experience working with remuneration methodologies (Korn Ferry Hay Group preferred).
• Prior experience undertaking Enterprise Agreement negotiations.

Next steps

• If this role sounds like you, please apply with a cover letter and resume on our careers page.
• As a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
• This advertisement will close 30 July at 5pm.

Diversity and Inclusion

At BAC, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organisation. As such, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.