Advisor, People & Culture

Dnata Catering And Retail; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free meals at work

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

dnata catering & retail invites applications for an Advisor, People & Culture to join our Mascot team, with an anticipated transition to our Western Sydney facility in mid-2027. You will partner with leaders to deliver high‑quality people outcomes in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

You will support employee relations, recruitment, workforce initiatives, compliance and day-to-day P&C activities while helping foster an engaging and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a People & Culture, HR Generalist or Employee Relations role.
• Experience in manufacturing/food production/logistics/aviation environments.
• Knowledge of Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting ER/IR matters, including investigations.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical People & Culture advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including probation, performance matters, leave and workforce administration.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding activities, including pre-employment checks.
• Support employee and industrial relations matters, investigations and workplace consultations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to P&C projects and workforce initiatives.

Skills

People & Culture

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

HR qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Join us at the forefront of aviation catering as we launch operations at our brand-new facility at Western Sydney International Airport!

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new, help shape the future of our business, and make a real impact from day one.

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 awardwinning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Advisor, People & Culture to join the dnata catering & retail team. This role is currently based at our Mascot facility, with an anticipated transition to our new Western Sydney International Airport facility in mid-2027.

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, you will provide practical and operational People & Culture support across assigned business units, partnering with leaders and employees to deliver high-quality people outcomes. This role plays a key part in supporting employee relations, recruitment, workforce initiatives, compliance, and day-to-day P&C activities while helping to foster a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical People & Culture advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including probation, performance matters, leave and workforce administration.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding activities, including pre-employment checks.
• Support employee and industrial relations matters, investigations and workplace consultations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to P&C projects and workforce initiatives.

About You

• Experience in a People & Culture, HR Generalist or Employee Relations role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, food production, logistics, aviation or other high-volume operational environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting ER/IR matters, including performance, conduct and investigations.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Relevant HR, Employee Relations or Business qualification highly regarded.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive salary.
• Free meals while at work & Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• 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.

The Recruitment process

includes interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on careers at dnata catering & retail please visit www.dnatacateringcareers.com.au