We currently have an exciting opportunity for a high-performing and experienced People Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. Based at Launceston Airport , the People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle by delivering practical, commercially aligned HR advice and guidance. This role partners directly with the ELT and contributes to workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, organisational effectiveness and culture initiatives. It also plays a vital role in supporting foundational learning and capability programs that strengthen overall organisational performance. As part of our broader Melbourne-based People, Culture & Safety function, this position operates as the sole on-site HR professional in Launceston and is the first point of contact for HR matters. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the airport, act as a trusted advisor to staff and leaders, and make a meaningful impact in a unique and fast-paced environment. This role is a part-time (0.8 FTE), 12-month fixed-term contract, with flexibility to consider other time fractions depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances. Key responsibilities: The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Provide first-line HR advice to leaders and employees on policies, procedures and employment matters. Support leaders in managing performance, conduct and attendance matters. Assist with workplace investigations, documentation and resolution of employee relations issues. Partner with leaders to identify workforce risks and opportunities. Support change initiatives including restructures, role design and workforce transitions. Contribute to building leadership capability through coaching and guidance (with oversight). Support safety and wellbeing initiatives. Work with the HR and Talent Acquisition team in support end-to-end recruitment including onboarding Assist with workforce analytics and reporting to inform resourcing decisions. Support succession planning and talent identification processes Support the annual performance review cycle including goal setting and calibration. Assist leaders to develop individual development plans (IDPs). Contribute to capability uplift initiatives across teams. Support implementation of learning programs, workshops and training sessions in conjunction with the Learning & Capability Team. Coordinate logistics and administration of internal and external training. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development Support employee engagement initiatives and survey action planning. Assist with implementation of cultural improvement strategies. Contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Support change management activities and communication planning. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and industrial instruments. Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems data. Support reporting on key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, engagement, etc.). Assist with policy development and updates. Support audits and governance requirements. The successful candidate will have: 2–4 years’ experience in a generalist HR role. Knowledge or experience of employment legislation and HR best practice. Capability in handling sensitive employee relations matters and providing advice on performance management. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Analytical mindset with ability to interpret basic HR data. Organised and able to manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exposure to employee relations and recruitment processes. Some experience supporting learning & development initiatives. Experience or capability in interpreting enterprise agreements and working with a unionised workforce (desirable). Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline (desirable). Membership or working towards professional accreditation (e.g., AHRI) (desirable) We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position. About the Company: Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community. Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building. Culture and Values: Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together. Benefits: Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use Hybrid flexible working arrangements Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave Mental health and well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career and professional development Participation in a range of social impact days and activities Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative. APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.
