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About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, People & Culture to join the dnata catering & retail team at Melbourne Airport. Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture (VIC/SA), you will partner with leaders to deliver practical people solutions, provide expert ER/IR advice, support workforce initiatives, and drive key people programs across a diverse operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with operational leaders to provide practical and commercially focused people solutions.
- Support employee and industrial relations matters, including performance, conduct, attendance and investigations.
- Deliver workforce initiatives focused on recruitment, retention, engagement and workforce stability.
- Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Lead and support organisational change, people projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and company policies.

About You

- Experience in a HR Business Partner, People & Culture Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory role is highly preferred.
- Experience partnering with operational leaders in a complex, high-volume or operational environment.
- Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge and experience.




- Experience supporting change initiatives and workforce projects.
- Robust problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline.
- Experience in aviation, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality or other operational environments is advantageous.
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Free meals & free parking onsite
- Career development and progression
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Recruitmentprocess

Recruitmentprocess includes interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights.

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When you join us, you become part of a team that works together, supports one another, and appreciates each other. You are also helping to make a difference in the lives of others. From our community support programs, to our environmental initiatives, and our culture club, every day you are helping to make a real difference.

When you join us, you become part of a team that works together, supports one another, and appreciates each other. You are also helping to make a difference in the lives of others. From our community support programs, to our environmental initiatives, and our culture club, every day you are helping to make a real difference.

What can I earn as a People and Culture Adviser

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