Leader Crew Performance

• Work type:

  Full Time

• Location:

  Perth

• Job type:

  People Services

• Applications close:

Working between Perth HQ and Perth Airport office, we are looking for a highly motivated, people-focused individual to join the VARA team. As the Leader - Crew Performance you will be responsible for crew engagement, discipline, and performance management across Pilot and Cabin Crew groups.

Key role responsibilities:

• Build strong on the ground relationships with Pilots and Cabin Crew.
• Manage the implementation of strategies targeted at Crew engagement
• First point of contact for Crew Grievances managing these in accordance with company and EBA processes
• Ensure Crew performance management is conducted and documented
• Monitor and manage Crew personal /sick leave balances and accruals
• Manage leave processes to facilitate the delivery of leave targets
• Ensure Crew resource levels are maintained at adequate levels to support business requirements
• Facilitate a recruitment pipeline that integrates into the manpower planning projections, ensuring appropriately experienced and qualified Crew are available to meet current activities and future growth

Let’s get to know you

You will be hands-on and someone who loves working with people is highly organised, and has customer service at heart.

• Knowledge of the aviation regulatory structure
• Formal HR qualifications and/or comparable experience
• Skilled and practiced in contemporary IR/ER management
• Experience working within the Fair Work framework, ideally in the aviation industry
• EBA/union experience, particularly from a negotiating perspective
• Strong exposure to people management, team leadership and relationship building
• Ability to drive business outcomes through data-driven analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality
• Ability to communicate and be ‘relatable’ at all levels of our business
• A strong focus on engagement – building a ‘team’ culture

What you’ll get from us

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• 5 days on-site working between our Perth HQ and Perth Airport office at Terminal 1
• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial

About Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA)

VARA operates out of Perth Airport and has a fleet of F100 aircraft and A320 aircraft that predominantly conduct charter operations throughout regional Western Australia. VARA has continued to operate through COVID-19 and beyond to support our major clients in the mining industry and the future is exciting and prosperous.

The Flight Operations Department is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of VARA aircraft and in doing so, ensures a high level of compliance with agency rules appropriate to its operations. Additionally, Flight Operations ensures its personnel and operations comply with those policies to ensure high levels of safety and customer deliverables are achieved.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you.