- Full-time
- Perth
HR Advisor
- Qantas Airways Limited
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- Challenge yourself to work across a regional airlines operational portfolio
- Business partner with and influence a broad and senior stakeholder group
- Fixed-term 11 month, full time opportunity based at Perth Airport
While we operate in an unpredictable industry, we thrive on uncertainty and are always ready for a challenge. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations.
At Network Aviation, we’re incredibly proud of our West Australian heritage. Being part of the Qantas Group based at Perth Airport, we’re a vibrant team, committed to creating a respectful work environment where our people are at the heart of our operations. In this dynamic and constantly evolving sector, it’s your drive that will keep our organisation competitive for the future.
Our People team works closely with the business to deliver our business and people strategy. We have an unwavering focus on building a flexible and adaptable workforce, driving leadership capability, improving productivity and creating safe workplaces.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior People Consultant to join our team, reporting directly to the Senior People & Culture Manager – Subsidiary Airlines. In this pivotal role, you will become a trusted partner to Business Unit managers, providing leadership, advice, and coaching to support the growth, development, and engagement of our people.
As Senior People Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of strategic initiatives and people programs across the employee lifecycle. This includes supporting key HR activities and initiatives, while also assisting with day-to-day business-as-usual operations across multiple diverse teams.
- 3-5 years of HR-related experience, with a proven track record in providing HR solutions in an operational environment.
- Experience in change management and consulting, with a strong understanding of strategic HR practices and their impact on business outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and complexity while maintaining discretion and strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience in complex environments (e.g., managing multiple business units and navigating numerous industrial awards).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working with employees at all levels of the organisation and adapting to diverse work styles.
Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Monday, 21 April 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.

About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
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