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Job DescriptionExciting opportunity to lead and implement people and operational initiativesPermanent full-time opportunity, working Monday to FridayLocated at Adelaide AirportThe OpportunityThe Performance Manager supports the Airport Manager to deliver the employee experience within the Airport. On behalf of the Airport Manager, the Performance Manager will lead the implementation of people and operational initiatives. This role is integral to delivering safety, succession planning, and productivity, whilst cultivating a high-performance culture amongst a large, diverse, and industrialised workforce. You will manage a team of Team Leaders, Customer Service Officers, and Cabin Baggage Officers.In addition, you will lead the rollout of the following across the Airport: Performance Management, Employee Engagement Initiatives, Employee Development, Recruitment Activity, and Airport Change Initiatives.The core responsibilities of this role will be:Assist the Airport Manager to identify, design, and implement strategies to drive improved employee engagement utilising both informal and formal feedback through the employee engagement survey results.Coordinate onboarding activity for new starters at the Airport.Act as a coach and mentor to frontline employees to aid in developing frontline capability.Hold regular performance reviews with team members to provide coaching, support, and guidance on individual performance and motivation, to optimise effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.Ensure employee matters are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner, including escalation to relevant stakeholders. When required, develop individual development plans with team members ensuring performance gaps are identified and bridged.Provide leadership, coaching, and support to all team members, identifying and nurturing talent development.Identify both team and individual development opportunities and design and implement plans to stretch, expose, and challenge team members to motivate them to achieve excellence.Support the Airport Manager to implement a culture of safety, service, and operational excellence across the Airport.To be considered, key skills will include:Extensive experience within Airline Operations or Airport Services.3-5 years experience leading and managing a team.Proven track record of driving business performance through strategic and tactical planning competence and implementation.Experience developing, fostering, and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships at leadership levels.Pragmatic with a strong understanding of commercial and business requirements.Strong commercial orientation and high level of business acumen with ability to communicate effectively.Strong negotiation, communication, organisational, and influencing skills at senior levels.Strong leadership skillset and leader of leaders.High level of problem-solving and analytical skills.Business or Aviation Degree or equivalent industry experience.Our CultureJetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value, and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, youll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other, and celebrate our successes. Youll be supported to challenge, anticipate, and explore while your work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected, and enabled.Our BenefitsTeam members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire, and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas, and other partner airlines.Inclusion and DiversityJetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, youll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities, and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.Applications close: Tuesday 29th April, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr