• At Qantas, we’re challenging ourselves to reimagine our future

• Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders across Qantas

• Permanent Full-time opportunity based at our Mascot Corporate Campus

Our ability to stand the test of time is no coincidence. We’ve come this far because we continue to evolve. It’s a challenge that never ends and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.
 

As a Specialist Operations Planning you will be responsible for reporting & analysis to identify opportunities to drive cross-functional improvement in planning processes across the Operations. You will Improve the capability of the Operations Planning Function, performance improvement to deliver analysis, improving efficiency and depth of analysis, and provide continuous improvement learnings back into relevant Commercial and Operational Planning organisations based on current and future operational constraints.
 

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills

• Prior commercial, Operations, Workforce Planning or operational planning experience

• Experience in identifying and delivering performance improvement initiatives

• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business units, functions and teams.

• Business-related degree desired.

• PowerBI, SQL or other Business Intelligence systems or Operations Research background preferred

• Commercially focused with the ability to correctly assess the impact of decisions on business outcomes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including highly developed presentation skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a constantly changing operational environment

• Proven record of successfully managing change and implementing continuous improvement activities

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. 

• We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.

• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

If you’re up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.

Applications close: Monday 01 April 2024

About the opportunity

We are looking for an Orchard Manager to manage a section of our recently planted macadamia orchards in Maryborough, Queensland. We are seeking someone with a proven understanding of macadamia orchard requirements, a commitment to precision and safety, with strong leadership capabilities.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible to:

• Maximise yields through systematic planning, operational efficiency, optimising crop performance, completion of tasks and removal of constraints in conjunction with other roles.
• Assist with the development and monthly review of operational budgets and capital expenditure optimising expenditure where possible and meeting forecasts.
• Oversee farm maintenance and operational activities including but not limited to:

1. Spraying
2. Pruning, fertilising, slashing, and mulching
3. Irrigation
4. Harvesting
5. Farm maintenance and drainage, including continuous improvement of systems.

• Lead and develop workers, managing disciplinary and non-compliance issues as required.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating precise and safe work behaviours and reinforcing policies and procedures.
• Identify training needs of workers.
• Participate in nutrition and irrigation management planning.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of farming systems, safety and environmental processes.
• Manage disciplinary and non-compliance as required.
• Ensure records/forms are maintained for development and operational inputs, maintenance, chemical spraying, fertilising, irrigating, payroll and cost allocation timesheets and safety.

The following criteria are essential to be successful in this position:

• Formal training in horticulture or demonstrated tree crop experience essential.
• Formal training in leadership preferred.
• Experience with MS Office suite, particularly Excel for managing budgets essential.
• Experience managing teams including employees, labour hire and contractors essential.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of land improvement techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Safety training will be highly regarded.
• Macadamia experience highly regarded.

• A competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications
• Mobile phone, laptop and work vehicle
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Salary continuance insurance, life insurance, and annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the requirements mentioned above and your resume by 13 April 2024 via our website. Candidates may be evaluated prior to the closing date for this position.

At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.3 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 27 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

Are you an experienced HR Professional with a passion for coffee? If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you have the flexibility to adapt global HR strategy to local business objectives, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! As the HR Business Partner for JDE Australia, you will play a crucial role in driving HR initiatives across the business and partnering with our leaders to enable performance and growth. This is a permanent full-time position based in both our North Sydney head office, and our roastery in Kingsgrove.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational HR support to the business.
• Drive talent acquisition, retention, and development activities such as recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs and strategies that support business objectives.

Our group is growing fast and we need a person who can lead business development for Data Services business for Visa’s Seller and Non-traditional clients in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. This role requires close collaboration with Data Science delivery team within Visa locally and regionally. The Director of Business Development will manage multiple clients and partners to expand data services business.  

Core responsibilities will include:

1. Create a growth strategy for the data services business.
2. Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales target and expand customer base.
3. Identify, negotiate and close business deals with potential clients.
4. Partner with functions across Visa (e.g., Data Science, Regional Centre’s of Excellence, Merchant Sales & Acquiring and Client Services) to collaboratively see opportunities.
5. Establish proficiency in Visa data services and communicate Visa value propositions for our clients.
6. Maintain a deep understanding of the industry trends, market activities and competitors.
7. Collaborate with data science SMEs to align solutions with client/ market needs.
8. Provide detailed update to the LT on revenue, sales target and client satisfaction.
9. Document processes, key findings which can be used for learning and development across the team.

Day -to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Develop compelling client proposals to meet sales targets including pricing and delivery resource model requirements.
2. Meet new and existing clients and partners to pitch data solutions.
3. Project manage client engagements including contracting and billing process.
4. Prepare project materials including data requirements and frameworks.
5. Deliver compelling client presentations to illustrate findings, ideas, recommendations within consulting engagements and more broadly.
6. Playback results and success of program to clients, leading to renewed contracts and program extensions.

About our team

The Data Services team at Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) plays a pivotal role within the Global Data Solutions organization. Comprised of dedicated data scientists, analysts, and engineers, we help major companies through analytic solutions. Our main objective is to build solutions that empower our clients leveraging one of the largest datasets in the world, VisaNet.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

The ANZ People and Culture Business Partner is a strategic HR role responsible for partnering with business leaders to drive people initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and support organisational growth. This role will focus on both salaried and hourly paid employees, ensuring a positive employee experience and alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with ANZ business leaders to understand their needs, challenges, and goals.
• Provide strategic HR advice and solutions to drive business performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on all people-related matters.

Employee Relations:

• Manage serious employee relations issues, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution. Delegate lower-level ER to HR Advisor
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Own the annual driver survey process and use the results to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Partner to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop workforce planning strategies to address skill gaps and succession planning.
• Support recruitment efforts for critical roles.

Performance Management:

• Coach managers on performance management processes.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct performance reviews and goal-setting discussions.

Learning and Development:

• Identify training needs and collaborate with L&D team to design relevant programs.
• Support career development and growth opportunities for employees.
• Coach, mentor and guide HR Advisor and Talent Acquisition Partner to deliver excellent service

Compensation and Benefits:

• Work closely with Finance and Compensation teams to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on salary reviews and bonus structures.
• Oversee the weekly payroll by assisting HR advisor with any anomalies or queries

Health and Safety:

• Collaborate with the WHS Manager to promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with WHS regulations and policies.

Due Diligence:

• Ensure Annual Modern Slavery statement is updated and continuous improvement initiatives are captured
• Work with HR Advisor to ensure annual WGEA data is provided accurately and on time
• Capture any employment law updates and advise management accordingly
• Assist WHS Manager and Quality Manager in collection and presentation of people data in relation to annual ISO audit

About the opportunity:

Are you an experienced irrigation technician seeking your next opportunity? Rural Funds Management has a full-time opportunity for an experienced irrigation operator to join our irrigation team as a Technician / Leading Hand. As the leading hand, you will work alongside and supervise other team members and enjoy working outdoors, in a friendly and safety conscious team.  

Situated in the Fitzroy Region, near Gogango, Rural Funds Management is operating multiple macadamia orchards in various stages of development. There are presently approx. 600 hectares of macadamias planted with a further 1900 hectares of development planned. Water for the developments comes from multiple pump sites on the Fitzroy River above and below the newly completed Rookwood weir. This water is stored in multiple on orchard storages and then pressurised and supplied to the trees via micro sprinkler installations.

Employees can also enjoy complimentary company bus service from designated pick-up locations between Rockhampton and the farm.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Irrigation Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with the Irrigation Manager to implement irrigation programs to maximise growth, yield and tree/crop quality
• Delivering water requirements to all trees
• Maintaining irrigation infrastructure including pumps, filtration systems, motors, automation and delivery systems
• Monitoring water usage via monitoring systems and visual observations
• Maintaining records/forms for water delivery, irrigation maintenance, payroll and cost allocation timesheets and safety
• Contributing to the development and improvement of irrigation systems and safety processes
• Supervising small teams, including employees, contractors and labour hire personnel
• Contributing to a positive and productive working environment

• A positive, can-do attitude is essential
• You will be flexible, reliable, and available to work hours which may vary to meet operational demands (with potential for Saturday work and paid overtime)
• You will hold at a minimum a C class drivers’ licence (essential)
• You will have experience working on a farming operation with irrigation and tree crop experience
• Experience with automated filtration systems and pumps
• Experience in automation software and hardware
• You will have experience managing small teams of employees, contractors and labour hire personnel
• You will be willing to undertake training at our cost to obtain relevant qualifications

• An above award base rate plus overtime and penalty rates
• Optional transport available to/from work on a company bus service from designated pick-up locations between Rockhampton and the farms (subject to availability of seats)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Salary continuance insurance, life insurance, and annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the requirements mentioned above and your resume via our website.

At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.