People Partner

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. 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.

**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and purpose-driven human resource professional to join our People team to deliver global HR strategies that support the broader business goals.

Reporting to the Director People - Business and Operations, 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;
Supporting and mentoring our developing People team members.

**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;
Flexibility to work in multiple time zones where required to collaborate with the global team;
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.

With regards to location, we are flexible to consider applicants from Canberra or Melbourne.

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

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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 fund

Flexible work

Purchased leave program and 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