People Partner | Defence Industry
  • Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Posted 16th July 2026
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business
  • HR generalist role covering ER, performance, culture and workforce planning

Salary Package circa $130,000 + Super | Canberra | Baseline Clearance Required

Hays is partnering with a leading Australian organisation supporting critical national security and Defence capability programmes. We are seeking an experienced People Partner to join a collaborative People & Culture team in a hands-on HR generalist role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering closely with leaders, influencing workplace culture, and managing a broad range of employee matters within a complex and highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the People & Culture function, you will provide trusted HR advice and support across a designated business area, partnering with managers to drive positive employee outcomes and workforce performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with leaders to provide pragmatic HR advice and solutions
  • Support employee relations matters, including performance and conduct issues
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and workplace investigations
  • Contribute to workforce planning and talent initiatives
  • Lead onboarding activities and support the employee life cycle
  • Conduct exit interviews and identify workforce trends
  • Provide advice on industrial relations, legislation and policy interpretation
  • Champion employee engagement, culture and workplace wellbeing initiatives
  • Ensure HR compliance, governance and accurate record keeping
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Business Partner, People Partner or Senior HR Advisor role
  • Strong employee relations and performance management experience
  • Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
  • Ability to exercise discretion and manage confidential matters professionally
What's on Offer?
  • Salary package circa $130,000 + Super
  • Six weeks annual leave
  • Generous employer superannuation contributions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellbeing programmes
  • Free on-site parking
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation
Requirements
  • Australian Citizenship is essential
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
  • Full-time office-based role (5 days on-site)
For a confidential discussion, contact Orlena Prosser at Hays below.

Orlena Prosser
Recruitment Team Manager | Human Resources

Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City ACT 2601
T: (02) 6112 7639

E: orlena.prosser@hays.com.au


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