Job description At BAE Systems Australia ? Do interesting work that MATTERS ? ENJOY what you do ? GROW your career ? Be YOU We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work.
Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology.
Individually we all contribute to our success.
Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
ABOUT the Opportunity : We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly-regarded team as an Employee Relations Business Partner.
Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, you will act as a subject matter expert to provide strategic, commercial and pragmatic advice to business leaders and People team on a full range of employee relations, industrial relations and case coaching matters.
This role will also have a particular focus on policy and legal compliance, helping to develop and implement necessary measures to ensure compliance with changing legal requirements and a modern policy and ER-knowledge suite.
Embrace the camaraderie of our exceptional team and the opportunity to work in an environment that nurtures personal growth and development, allowing you to flourish professionally.
Take advantage of our flexible working arrangements, including the option of a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid working model.
This opportunity is available at either our Melbourne or Adelaide sites.
Key Responsibilities : Partnering with key stakeholders across the business to manage employee and industrial relations matters, including case coaching.
Support the design and implementation of compliance-focused measures, a modern policy suite, and ER knowledge base.
Providing advice and coaching to our People Business Partnering teams and leaders across the business on performance management, investigations, disciplinary matters, termination, reorganisations and other matters.
Advising on enterprise agreements, modern awards, employment contracts and Company policies and processes, etc.
Supporting the delivery of key transformational projects at a business level, where relevant aligning with wider People and enterprise strategy, and with oversight from Head of Employee Relations.
Proactively identify and support the design and delivery of ER/IR training for People Business Partners and People Leaders.
Independently work with and influence key stakeholders across all levels of the business, as well as externally with trade unions and external legal counsel/advisors as required.
Developing and maintain positive relationships with internal, external and customer stakeholders About YOU You'll have: Strong knowledge of employment and industrial relations framework, with significant prior experience as an ER/IR practitioner.
Prior experience as in-house employment counsel or employment lawyer in private practice, will be highly regarded but is not a pre-requisite.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing modern ER/IR policies, and pragmatic and effective measures aimed at complying with a wide range of legal requirements.
Experience advising on and managing ER/IR and employment law matters, including enterprise bargaining, modern awards and case management.
Experience managing ER/IR claims in Courts and Tribunals.
Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of full MS Suite.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.
If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.
We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.