People & Programs Partner (9 month contract)

9-month parental leave cover contract · Mid February 2027 start · Sydney

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. We’re Airtasker, the tech company that connects people who need to get things done with those who have the skills to do it.

Our mission is to empower people to realise the full value of their skills. This doesn’t just apply to those who use our product. It’s also for our whole team of go-getters who bring the product to life and deliver impact to our community on a daily basis. Because we believe work (and life) is always better when you truly know and appreciate your strengths and skills.

We're looking for an experienced People & Programs Partner who knows how to connect the dots between people, performance and business results, for a 9 month maternity leave contract.

This is a dual-impact role, with roughly 50% focused on partnering with leaders and 50% leading our core People programs. You'll work closely with leaders across Finance, Product & Design, Marketing and Customer Experience, leading initiatives that strengthen performance, capability and employee experience.

You'll also own the design and delivery of key People initiatives, from performance and development to employee listening, engagement and reward. You'll take ideas from concept to execution, making sure what we introduce actually works and delivers value.

We're looking for someone commercially minded, proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo. Someone who can zoom out to think strategically, roll up their sleeves to get things done and bring fresh thinking to how we do People.

Reporting to our Head of People and based in our Sydney CBD office, this role blends flexible remote work with team connection in the office every Tuesday and Thursday

Be a trusted partner to the business

• Build strong relationships with leaders, understanding their teams, priorities and challenges so you can anticipate what's coming and bring practical solutions.

• Coach and challenge leaders to make better people decisions, strengthen their teams and lift performance.

• Bring your expertise across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, employee relations, remuneration and retention.

• Help embed a high-performance culture through clear expectations, meaningful feedback, accountability and effective performance conversations.

• Use people data and business insights to spot trends, identify risks and opportunities, and influence decisions.

• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities for AI to improve how their teams work, helping embed new ways of working responsibly.

Make our People programs count

• Own the end-to-end delivery of key People programs, including compensation reviews, employee listening, WGEA and 360 performance programs.

• Lead initiatives across performance and development, leadership capability, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, talent and reward.

• Turn business priorities into practical, scalable programs with clear plans, milestones and measures of success.

• Keep challenging how we do things. Evaluate what's working, simplify what isn't and find better ways to deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Manage our People systems, vendors and external partners, making sure they're fit for purpose, cost-effective and delivering value.

• Partner with the Head of People on People budgets, planning and commercial decisions.

• Jump into broader People projects as priorities evolve, and play an active role in creating a connected, inclusive and fun culture.

• A strong People Partner: You've got solid experience partnering with senior leaders and managers, understanding their commercial priorities and translating them into practical people strategies.

• Broad People expertise: You're confident across performance management, employee relations, organisational design, workforce planning, talent, remuneration and engagement. You also know your way around Australian employment legislation and compliance.

• A program driver: You can independently take complex People initiatives from idea through to delivery, adoption and measurement. You're organised, pragmatic and know how to get things over the line.

• Commercially switched on: You understand the connection between people, productivity and business performance. You use data and sound judgement to make decisions that stack up.

• Confident influencing skills: You're comfortable coaching senior leaders, having the tough conversations and constructively challenging decisions when needed. You know how to influence without relying on authority.

• Proactive ownership: You don't wait to be told there's a problem. You connect the dots, spot opportunities and take the initiative to make things better.

• AI curious and capable: You actively use AI tools to improve your own work and understand how they can help teams work smarter. You can also recognise the importance of accuracy, privacy, data security and responsible use.

• Comfortable with change: You can move between strategic conversations and hands-on execution, manage competing priorities and stay focused when things get ambiguous.

Above all, you're someone who brings fresh thinking, takes ownership and isn't afraid to challenge the way things have always been done. You care about people, but you're equally focused on outcomes. You know when to roll up your sleeves, when to push back and how to get things moving.

We empower everyone at Airtasker to realise the full value of their skills, and we’re lucky that the mission behind our marketplace is one we get to live inside the business too.

We see everyone as an individual, and we’re proud of the collaborative, diverse and high performing culture we’ve built together. From growth and learning to connection, reward and wellbeing, we keep creating programs so you can bring your whole self to life at Airtasker.

Here’s a taste of what’s on offer.

Thriving

• Hybrid working - we come together in our Sydney office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for the rest of the week you choose whether to work from the office or from home, whichever helps you do your best work.

• Airtime - meeting-light Fridays that give you dedicated space for deep, focused work, while staying online and responsive as usual.

• Recharge days - each quarter we have a company-wide Recharge Day, equivalent to 4 additional days of leave per year. It’s a day for everyone when the world can wait and self-care takes centre stage.

• Wellbeing support - our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential access for our people to GPs, dieticians, counselling and mental health specialists, providing essential support whenever needed.

• Airpowerment Fund - we provide a $200 allowance to spend on anything that supports your health & wellbeing.

• Tasty Tuesdays - enjoy a free, catered lunch on us every Tuesday when you're in the office.

Rewarding

• Airtasker credits - it’s a great feeling to get things done. Even greater when you get $1000 worth of credits every year to help you check off your to-do list and connect with our community of Taskers.

• Fair and equitable pay - this is a core commitment to our people. Every year we review industry data to ensure our compensation framework supports everyone to be recognised for the full value of their skills.

• Tenure leave - To celebrate our people’s commitment to Airtasker, we offer tenure leave starting from your 3rd anniversary with the company. This begins with 3 extra days of leave per year, gradually increasing to a maximum of 5 days per year.

Belonging

• DAREtasker - join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee! Every month we meet to create meaningful and impactful programs of work that embrace belonging at Airtasker.

• Celebration swap - not everyone celebrates the same things. That’s why, at Airtasker, you can swap national, state or territory public holidays for the ones that matter to you.

Growing

• Learning and development - learning at Airtasker is on the job, guided by managers, enhanced by peers and led by ourselves. You also get a $300 annual learning and development allowance, which you can combine with your Airpowerment Fund to take it to $500 a year.

• 360 performance reviews - feedback is a gift. Every year we run 360 reviews across the business to recognise achievements and promote personal growth.

• Volunteer leave - Our team members can take a day each year to lend a helping hand and support a cause they are passionate about.

• Global company - we operate across more than one country, so your work and ideas can reach well beyond a single market.

• Equal opportunity - we’re committed to equal employment opportunity, with fair access to roles, development and progression for everyone.

• Internal career paths - we love growing talent from within, so you can build a career here across teams, roles and challenges.

Celebrating

• Awards - and the winners are… our go-getters! Whether it’s our peer-nominated quarterly Values Awards or our periodic Go-Getter Spirit Award, we love celebrating our people and spreading good energy.

• Vibe committee - good vibes only! Our Vibe Committee delivers events that hit the sweet spot of bringing us all together to enjoy each other’s company whether you’re local or remote.

• Birthday leave - All of our people get an extra day of leave during their birthday week to take time away from work to celebrate.

At Airtasker we believe in culture add - that each person is different and has their own background, learnings and unique experiences that can add to the Airtasker cultural tapestry. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

To all recruitment agencies and talent suppliers: Airtasker does not accept unsolicited resumes. Airtasker is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job postings or directly to our managers. If you are on our supplier list and have terms in place, ensure you work alongside our internal TA team and do not send resumes directly to managers.

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