Newcastle Airport, the second busiest airport in the state, is experiencing the most exciting period of its 70-year history as it grows in size, aspiration, and influence.

Be part of a transformational business and an agile team working as one to connect the region to our nation and the world. Your ideas are heard, and every individual contributes to our ambitious future plans: to be the airport the region deserves. Guided by our values and through our authentic and collaborative culture, our work directly benefits our local community, driving domestic and international tourism and making our region more successful and diverse.

As the Airport undergoes an exciting period of transformation, there has never been a better time to join the team.

About the role – HR Advisor

As our HR Advisor, you will support the delivery of key people processes across the organisation. Reporting to the HR Manager and working as part of a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team, you'll contribute across talent acquisition, onboarding and induction, learning and development, employee wellbeing, HR systems and reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to build on their existing experience and take the next step in their HR career. Supported by an experienced team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of people practices while continuing to develop your generalist and advisory capabilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Support end-to-end recruitment and selection activities, helping attract and onboard great talent.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks and onboarding and induction processes for new employees.
- Support key people processes across the employee lifecycle, including probation, performance and employee movements.
- Coordinate employee recognition and reward programs, including service anniversaries and employee awards.
- Coordinate mandatory compliance training and maintain learning and development records.
- Support the delivery of employee wellbeing initiatives and programs.




- Maintain accurate employee data and records within ELMO and other HR systems.
- Prepare HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
- Work closely with managers and employees to deliver responsive, accurate and professional people support.

About You

You're a proactive and organised HR skilled who enjoys working with people and delivering a great employee experience. You have a solid foundation in HR and are looking to continue building your generalist capability across a broad range of people processes.

You enjoy building positive working relationships, take pride in delivering high-quality work and have a keen eye for detail. You're adaptable, approachable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Most importantly, you'll role-model Newcastle Airport's values and contribute positively to our culture.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources (or equivalent experience).
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Experience maintaining HR systems, employee records and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a willingness to learn, grow and take ownership of your responsibilities.

Why Work for Newcastle Airport

- Hybrid working arrangements
- Free onsite parking
- Work within a supportive, collaborative and values-driven People & Culture team
- Be part of an organisation undergoing exciting and transformative growth
- Build your generalist HR capability through exposure to a broad range of people practices and initiatives
- Join an organisation committed to enriching the future for our people, our place and our planet through sustainable practices and ambitious ESG goals

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📌 HR Advisor (Port Stephens Council)
🏢 Newcastle Airport
📍 Port Stephens Council