Human Resources Advisor

• Generalist and operational support
• Crucial advisory team position with lots of scope
• Defence / Aviation industry exposure

Do you have a passion for working with people and the ability to build strong and trusted relationships? Are you motivated by providing sound and practical guidance and advice to leaders and employees?

Babcock, a leader in the Defence and Aerospace industry is looking for a HR Advisor to join our dynamic HR Advisory Team!

Based at Henderson WA, you will be a key player in supporting our People Strategy for Australasia. You will coach and provide quality advice and support to leaders and employees, becoming the first line of contact between them and the broader People Services Teams. You will respond to general and operational HR enquiries or take on assigned work, ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered.

This is your chance to dive into a generalist role where no two days are the same. You'll build relationships with stakeholders from all corners of the business, and you will always be challenged and engaged. From advising on employment issues and supporting change initiatives to interpreting employment legislation and preparing insightful HR strategy reports and drafting policies and procedures, you'll be at the heart of making Babcock a great place to work.

If you’re ready to join a company that values its people and champions growth, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a vital part of our People team!

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Post secondary qualification in Human Resources.
• Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, Awards and Industrial Agreements together with policy and procedures to provide high quality and pragmatic HR advice.
• Experience in supporting both disciplinary processes and the management of employee matters.
• Experience working with Unions is desirable.
• Excellent communication, consulting and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and proven ability in developing trusted business relationships at all levels to gain support and influence outcomes.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills; questioning and curious mindset.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you  

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;  
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;  
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;  
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;  
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;  
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.  

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.  

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.  

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:  

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;  
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;  
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.  

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au  

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job req # 63985