Design and deliver talent and leadership frameworks for performance and growth.
Accountability for turning strategy into scalable, measurable results.
Embed solutions that make a lasting business impact.

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

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About the role

This is a senior, hands‑on role with ownership of the design, delivery and embedding of enterprise‑wide talent and leadership frameworks. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working closely with senior leaders and operational P&C teams, you will shape how people strategy is translated into practical, scalable solutions across a national workforce.

This role is ideal for a people leader who thrives on turning strategy into execution – leading from concept through to execution, ensuring talent, leadership and employee experience initiatives are practical, measurable and built for impact at scale.

What are your responsibilities?

• Design and deliver enterprise‑wide talent, leadership and people frameworks aligned to business strategy.
• Own the end‑to‑end delivery of people initiatives, ensuring scalability, consistency and measurable impact.
• Lead the development of leadership capability to drive performance at scale.
• Shape career pathways and workforce development solutions aligned to current and future dnata catering & retail's business needs.
• Partner with operational P&C teams to optimise high‑volume talent acquisition and workforce effectiveness.
• Embed a consistent employee experience across the organisation, enabling local flexibility within enterprise frameworks.
• Drive culture, engagement, diversity and inclusion outcomes using data and insights to make inform decisions.
• Design and embed people lifecycle frameworks throughout the business, including performance management and reward.
• Partner with senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning and change.
• As a trusted advisor, translate strategy into practical, implementable people solutions.

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

• Deep capability across talent, leadership, employee experience and people lifecycle frameworks, ideally in complex or operational environments.
• Proven experience in a senior HR management role, with demonstrated ability to design and deliver enterprise-wide solutions
• Strong experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Highly effective senior stakeholder influencer, able to partner credibly with leaders and operational teams.
• Commercially minded and data‑driven, with the ability to use insight to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.

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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