Job Overview

At Northrop Grumman Australia, our people are critical to delivering capability that supports Australia's defence and national security priorities. We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters while helping shape a positive, high‑performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead workplace investigations and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Provide expert advice on performance, conduct, organisational change and other sensitive employee matters.
- Drive continuous improvement of employee relations frameworks, policies and governance practices.
- Develop and deliver leader capability programmes focused on people management and employment legislation.
- Partner with stakeholders across Security, Legal, EHS and People & Culture to achieve quality outcomes.
- Monitor legislative changes, analyse trends pivotal to the development and application of People & Culture strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Australian citizenship – required due to Defence security clearance.
- 4+ years experience leading workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation,



industrial relations and employee relations best practice.
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across a complex organisation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills.
- Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with ability to work through ambiguity.
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance (AU‑Secret NV1). Clearance type: AU‑Secret (NV1).

Benefits

- Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to online training.
- Salary packaging including novated car leases and option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Versatile working options: hybrid working, 9‑day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program.
- Employee Discount Program & Employee Recognition Program.

Additional Information

Travel: Yes – up to 10% of the time.

No relocation assistance available.

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