People Business Partner
Job Description
Canberra, ACT , Australia
Electronic Systems
Human resources
Experienced professionals
People Business Partner (12 months FTC)
Job Location: ACT (Canberra)
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.
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description
We have an exciting 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for a People Business Partner based in Canberra.
As a People Business Partner, you’ll be an advisor, culture‑shaper, and trusted coach — helping leaders embed our People Strategy across talent, workforce planning, succession, leadership, and everything that touches the employee experience.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. You will play a visible and high‑impact role in a growing sector, with the opportunity to influence, innovate, and drive real change.
Core Duties:
Embedding People strategy elements such as talent management, succession planning, workforce planning and leadership coaching providing high impact support and the implementation of solutions across the entire employee lifecycle
Operational Delivery: Providing a proactive business partnering service that meets Program workforce needs and strategic priorities
People Plan Delivery: Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives and strategy with Program workforce plans, as well as contributing to functional continuous improvement
Employee Engagement & Communication: Foster a collaborative, safe and positive culture, providing guidance, coaching leaders and support to teams on best people practice
Operational interface between the delivery business/function and the People Lead
Uses data and insights, human capital trends and people analytics to inform development of People solutions
Contributes to the development of the People Organisation’s strategy through the People Lead, and is responsible for supporting the deployment of this within their portfolio, ensuring strong alignment with the business/functional strategy, requirements and objectives
Works with stakeholders to support the development of a culture of teamwork and inclusive leadership in the relevant delivery business or functional area
Actings as a role model to drive a high performance and inclusive culture, and role models inclusive leadership that inspires and promotes BAE Systems Australia’s values and the core leadership behaviours
Contributing to the development of an open, trusted environment, including motivating and holding the team accountable
About YOU
Demonstrated experience working in a HR Business Partner or Advisory role, within a large, matrix organisation where you have been responsible for the HR lifecycle.
