The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. 

Our dynamic and diverse teams operate from locations across the country from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. We keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground. 

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. 

We’re shaping a once-in-a-century step-change. Given the emergence of new airspace users, new aerodromes, and a range of new crewed and uncrewed aircraft, we are working closely with our customers and the community, as we adapt our service offerings to cater to these new and diverse aviation participants, ensuring we continue to keep our skies safe while balancing our environmental and social responsibilities.  

We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service- first mindset and embrace a challenge or two… to explore a career with Airservices.  

Why Airservices?  We offer excellent opportunities, ongoing training throughout your career, and exceptional benefits.  You will collaborate with a diverse group of people while doing meaningful work that benefits the Australian community and visitors.    

The Role & The Team

As a Senior HR Specialist, you will deliver proactive, people-centric HR services that support leaders and employees across all facets of the employee lifecycle. From performance and conduct to change management, case coordination and coaching, you'll provide trusted, high-quality advice grounded in legislative, policy and industrial frameworks.

This role is key in helping drive the execution and uplift of people-related initiatives, enhancing the employee experience, and enabling leadership capability. You’ll also contribute to organisational transformation by identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes, and by helping bring shared services strategies to life.

Airservices Australia is on a journey of transformation and optimisation, with a strong focus on our people. Our Employee Support Team operates as a centralised shared services function— playing a critical role in delivering scalable, fit-for-purpose HR solutions aligned to organisational goals. As a senior member of this team you'll work alongside passionate HR professionals committed to building a service-first culture, while also collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and realise the benefits of a shared services model.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

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The Person

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in delivering contemporary, best-practice HR services within a complex organisation, including providing high-level advice to leaders to support performance excellence.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives within a shared services HR model.
• Demonstrated experience supporting teams and leaders through periods of organisational change.
• Strong capability in coaching and developing leaders, with a focus on lifting people management capability and confidence.
• In-depth knowledge of HR legislation, industrial instruments, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply this in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships through effective consultation, negotiation and collaboration.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a consistent ability to deliver results, meet customer needs, and provide timely, compliant advice.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to apply contemporary HR principles and industrial frameworks to deliver practical, tailored solutions.
• Qualifications: Desirable A tertiary or recognised qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Organisational Psychology or related field  

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Cortnie Taylor, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0483 387 747 or cortnie.taylor@airservicesaustralia.com  

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Thursday 12 June 2025