Title:  People Partner

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs (QAA), part of QinetiQ’s Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.

About the role:

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and purpose-driven human resource professional to join our People team to deliver global People strategies within our QinetiQ Air Affairs business based in Nowra.

Reporting to the Head of People - Threat Representation, the People Partner is responsible for providing contemporary human resource advice, solutions and coaching to business leaders and will develop People Plans that consider the full lifecycle of employment and human resources practices including organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, culture, change, talent, career growth, employee relations and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
 

• Proactively partnering with clients, providing trusted HR advice and guidance to managers and employees;
• Leading and contributing to projects that support the Australian Region people strategy;
• Coaching and supporting managers through performance management scenarios providing frameworks, advice and counsel in line with policies and legislation;
• Assisting in developing an inclusive and engaged culture that fosters wellbeing and employee satisfaction;
• Developing aligned HR strategies, policies and practices for the business unit/function;
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of HR legislation and practices.

About you:

• An experienced HR professional with hands-on exposure to all areas of HR and be comfortable working in a complex environment;
• Ability to flex between operational to strategic work, with a track record of delivering and coaching around best-practice HR policies and frameworks;
• Demonstrated experience in providing innovative solutions and leading change to promote value-added growth;
• Have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting and respectful partnerships;
• Enjoy the challenge of working in a dynamic, fluid, and at times ambiguous environment;
• Tertiary level qualifications in HR or a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Applicants MUST be eligible to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Narica Chappel, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email; nchappel@qinetiq.com.au

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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:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• 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

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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.