We build the infrastructure the internet actually runs on.

Most people don’t think about what happens when a video call connects Sydney to Singapore in under 50 milliseconds, or how a cloud file reaches a data centre on the other side of the world in the blink of an eye. The answer is almost always an undersea cable - and building those cables is exactly what SUBCO does.

We build, own and operate high-capacity submarine cable systems linking Australia to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The internet’s backbone isn’t in the cloud. It’s on the ocean floor - and we put it there.

You’ll work on things that matter at scale.

SUBCO is an Australian-owned scaleup at an inflection point. We’re not a startup finding its feet, and we’re not a slow-moving incumbent. We’re a fast-growing team of specialists doing infrastructure work that shapes how entire regions connect to the global digital economy.

About the role

The People & Culture Generalist provides strategic and operational support across the full employment lifecycle, enhancing the employee experience, strengthening culture, and ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and in compliance with legislation. This role manages complex employee relations matters, builds capability through coaching, maintains consistent HR policies, and supports organisational change across global remote and hybrid teams.

The role also designs and optimises the employee journey—from attraction and onboarding to engagement, development, and offboarding—and leads programs that enhance wellbeing, recognition, and culture. It drives continuous improvement through feedback and insights, contributes to development initiatives and key HR projects, and oversees compliant HR administration through coaching the Office Manager.

Responsibilities

- Manage employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Ensure compliance and proactive risk management across multiple global jurisdictions, including Australia, the UK, USA, Asia.
- Develop, maintain,



and embed consistent and compliant HR policies with minimal oversight.
- Champion workplace health, safety, and wellbeing by promoting best‑practice standards and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Own the end‑to‑end delivery of employee experience programs, driving continuous improvement through feedback, KPIs, and industry insights.
- Plan and deliver engagement initiatives such as events, wellbeing programs, and recognition activities to strengthen culture and morale.
- Provide oversight and coaching to the Office Manager to ensure HR administration is accurate, productive, and compliant with policy and legislation.
- Support the Talent Lead during periods of leave or high recruitment volume to ensure seamless continuity of service.

About you

- Demonstrated experience in a complex small/mid‑size HR function is beneficial.
- Strong capability in employee relations, HR policy interpretation, and partnering with leaders.
- Ability to operate autonomously across remote and hybrid teams in multiple jurisdictions.
- A commitment to building a positive employee experience and high‑performing, inclusive workplace culture.
- A proven ability to utilise data and translate this into business needs and people programs.
- Ability to cover the recruitment function when the Talent Lead is on leave or in periods of high volumes.

What we offer

- Hybrid work model – We value face‑to‑face collaboration, while still giving you flexibility to balance work and life. We work in office together 3 days a week and 2 from home (Monday & Wednesdays).
- We work in a beautiful office, located in a convenient location in the Fortitude Valley.
- Flex Leave – Extra paid leave each year for life admin, study, appointments, or the moments that matter most.
- Your birthday off.
- Free coffee & snacks.
- Pet‑friendly HQ – Bring your furry (or not‑so‑furry) friends to the office.
- Parental leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave (or 24 weeks at half pay), available to the primary carer, with superannuation contributions for up to 12 months, even during unpaid leave.

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📌 P&C Generalist (Brisbane)
🏢 Subco
📍 Brisbane