Shape culture, capability and leadership across our corporate workforce

Influence at the highest levels of the business

Lead a passionate P&C team in an award‑winning aviation organisation.

Brisbane or Gold Coast Location.

AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025
AUSTRALASIA's AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025

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More about this role

This is an opportunity to step into a senior Manager, People & Culture, Corporate role and lead the delivery of high‑quality, commercially focused P&C support across dnata catering & retail’s corporate divisions. Based in Brisbane or Broadbeach, you will work closely with the Chief People Officer and partner with senior leaders to shape people strategy, strengthen leadership capability and drive a high‑performance culture.

Your impact

• Set direction and lead delivery of Corporate People & Culture services.
• Build capability within the P&C team to deliver pragmatic, high‑impact outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders to enable strong performance and effective leadership.
• Ensure people practices are consistent, compliant and aligned to business strategy.
• Drive measurable improvements in employee experience and engagement.
• Lead key people initiatives, transformation activity and organisational change.
• Apply data and insights to strengthen decision‑making and manage people risk.
• Own reward and recognition programs that reinforce performance and values.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Experience leading a People & Culture or HR team in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and deliver outcomes through others.
• Strong commercial mindset with a practical, solution‑focused approach.
• Proven experience leading people initiatives, change and improvement programs.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, compliance and people risk.
• Strong prioritisation, judgement and decision‑making capability.
• Confident communicator with well‑developed written and verbal skills.
• Experience leveraging HR systems and people insights to drive performance.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a senior People & Culture leadership role and grow your career.
• Competitive remuneration plus five weeks’ Annual Leave
• Benefits such as breakfast club, subsidised parking within 100m of our office, 24/7 EAP, novated leasing and retail discounts.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace that values wellbeing, collaboration and high performance.

Your prospective employer:

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our award-winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 16 catering facilities across 12 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.

Want to know more about dnata catering & retail? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume, and cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.

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