Job Title:  Human Resources (People) Advisor - People Operations

• Melbourne or Canberra

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact, there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Calling HR advisory professionals! 

An opportunity now exists to join our close-knit People team. This role will be offered on a 12-month maximum term basis to provide cover for one of our team members who is joining an internal project. In terms of location, we’re happy for this role to be based in either Melbourne or Canberra.

What will I do?

Great question!  You’ll join our People Operations team – the central ‘heartbeat’ and the ‘front-door’ of the QinetiQ People team.  People Operations are our systems gurus, employee lifecycle management masters and HR data integrity experts. The team provide advisory and operational coverage across the People function as required, including front‑line query resolution, onboarding/offboarding support, and maintenance of accurate employee records to ensure consistent, compliant People service delivery.  As an Advisor in the team, your role will be oriented towards enquiry resolution and provision of advice but you’ll also lean in to support HR administration/operations tasks to cover periods of leave of other team members or to cover peak workload periods.

What will I need?

• Solid HR generalist capability with proven experience providing practical, risk‑aware people advice across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on guidance and problem‑solving
• An ability to build trust quickly and manages expectations whilst delivering balanced, commercially sensible advice
• Solid working knowledge of employment legislation including employment law, awards and policies, with the ability to translate requirements into clear, practical advice
• An ability to work autonomously and confidence to own matters independently whilst knowing when escalation is appropriate
• Skill at managing multiple advisory matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort working with HR information systems and contributing to process improvements (exposure to SuccessFactors is highly desirable but not essential)
• Superior organisation abilities, attention to detail and can-do attitude along with a strong team orientation and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves to ensure seamless service delivery

Due to the nature of our business, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries for this key role in our team are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, Talent Acquisition Director (clriach@qinetiq.com.au)

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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