Hello. We’re Virgin Australia Regional Airline part of the Virgin Australia Airlines Group, 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.
As a HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in executing large-scale organisational transformation initiatives that complement the change management and workplace relations streams of the projects
Reporting to the Head of People, you will provide expert HR advisory and leadership support to senior stakeholders across a portfolio that includes both corporate and operations.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead large-scale transformation and workforce consultation, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and cultural priorities.
- Execute stakeholder engagement strategies, working closely with senior leaders, employee representatives, and unions to drive successful change adoption.
- Provide expert guidance on HR matters related to the transformation within a complex ER/IR landscape.
- Advise and coach senior leaders on people initiatives to enhance workforce capability, engagement, and performance.
- Manage organisational change initiatives, including workforce restructures, role redesigns, and large-scale employee communications.
- Champion a culture of collaboration and engagement, ensuring employees and leaders are supported through change initiatives.
You’ll be great in this role if you have:
- Extensive experience as a HRBP in large, complex, multi-site environments.
- Proven expertise in leading large-scale transformation and workforce consultation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Deep knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, and enterprise agreements.
- Experience in navigating complex ER/IR landscapes.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for driving positive workplace change.
This is a 12-month opportunity to lead impactful transformation and shape the future of our organisation. If you're a HR leader with a passion for change, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
- 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.
- 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.