senior hr business partner

Why Austal

Austal isAustralia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Army, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

About the Opportunity

Get ready to build something incredible Austal and the Commonwealth of Australia have just sealed a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) that's set to transform Australia's naval defence and create a shipbuilding powerhouse right here in Henderson, Western Australia.

This isn't just an agreement; it's a long-term partnership that will supercharge our industry and workforce to accelerate the delivery of cutting edge vessels for the Australian Defence Force over the next decade.

This is a major step forward in establishing a lasting shipbuilding capability in the Henderson Defence Precinct. To make it all happen, we're assembling a highly skilled team to take on complex, large-scale projects that showcase Austal's proven expertise.

As a key member of our Human Resources (HR) team, you won't just be a part of this — you'll be at the heart of it. You'll be a trusted expert, providing top-tier HR/IR advice that drives business success and helps us build the team of the future. You'll collaborate across the entire HR team to deliver seamless service, partner with our Learning & Organisational Development team to embed our culture and help shape an organization that's ready for anything.

This is your chance to be a part of a truly significant national effort.

What's Involved

• Stakeholder Management: You'll be the primary point of contact for managers and employees, building strong relationships and providing trusted advice on all HR matters.
• Tailored Solutions: You'll proactively collaborate with managers to address people issues, offering bespoke solutions and case management support for grievances, disciplinary issues, and complex investigations.
• Strategic Collaboration: You'll work with managers and external partners to implement key HR strategies and cyclical activities, including performance reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Operational Support: You'll support the implementation of various HR programs, such as reward and recognition, employee development initiatives, and enterprise agreements.
• Policy and Compliance: You'll advise on the interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations, and internal policies, ensuring compliance and fairness in all people-related decisions.

You'll Need

You have a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field with at least five years of experience in a similar role. You possess extensive knowledge of employment and industrial relations law, along with experience developing and implementing HR-related policies and procedures.

You also have strong coaching, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and are highly experienced at conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex issues. Furthermore, you have strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities, including high-level technical writing skills. Finally, you are experienced in implementing HR/IR strategies, programs, and policies, as well as delivering presentations and training to both management and staff.

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.