People and Culture Business Partner

The Opportunity

The People and Culture Team at Sealink - K'gari are seeking an experienced P&C Business Partner to join a dynamic team.

The People and Culture Business Partner role is responsible for collaboratively partnering with key operational leadership stakeholders to effectively deliver P&C strategic and operational people initiatives across the full end to end employee lifecycle. The role will have full accountability of portfolios for full end to end P&C cyclical activities as well as champion culture, inclusion, diversity, engagement, The role will also provide guidance, advice and support for best practices to contribute towards a successful business and culture.

The People & Culture Officer will support SeaLink K'gari operations including Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari Beach Resort, K'gari Explorer Tours, marine operations and support services, and will be part of a team that values integrity and teamwork

This is a permanent full-time salaried role working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You must have the ability to travel to work from Hervey Bay to K'gari Island via Sealink Ferry every day, or via Plane to K'gari Beach Resort when needed.

About You

You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work autonomously and remotely on K'gari Island as well as in a team. You will be proactive, like to be hands-on, have trust and integrity, energetic and have a positive outlook. An effective communicator (both verbally and in writing), you will have exceptional attention to detail skills to make sure compliance with relevant legislation and obligations are adhere to at all times.

You will also have the following:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resources field or relevant experience.
• 3 years minimum experience in a HR/P&C Business Partner role in a complex or multifunctional organisation.
• Proven experience in End-to-End HR cyclical activities and ability to use a range of HR platforms and systems.
• Lead and manage your portfolio recruitment requirements from attraction through to offer of employment
• Able to create and facilitate bespoke workshops for key development and education for leaders & employees
• Proven experience in driving improvements in process, practices and procedures, as well as cost effective initiatives
• Have a passion for and champion culture, inclusion, diversity and engagement initiatives
• Knowledge and experience of employment legislation, ER, remuneration and benefits, reward and recognition opportunities
• Lead case management and investigations through to resolution
• Proven experience in performance management, Leadership development & Capability uplift, Succession Planning and Talent Management.
• Ability to interpret industrial instruments and legislation to provide timely advice to support leaders and employees.
• Ability to coach, develop and mentor and provide advice for walk-in queries.
• Ability to work with payroll administration and collaborate with the business regarding rosters and employee entitlements such as uniforms
• Can do attitude, problem solver and keen to get involved
• People and culture experience in tourism, hospitality, hotels/resorts, logistics or transport is highly regarded.

Key to success in this role, you will be able to work independently in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You will also have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and be able to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders. Your leadership qualities allow you to mentor and coach leaders in HR practices.

Benefits - conditions apply

• $1000 Annual Sealink Employee Travel Allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail, and spa services
• Complimentary 4WD K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free ferry transfers to and from the island

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to complete an application including your current resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position.

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.