About the Opportunity
As the
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for providing proactive HR support and advice to leaders and employees across assigned business areas. The role partners with Stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions, support employee and industrial relations matters, enhance leadership capability, and implement HR initiatives that align with Austal's business objectives, values, policies and legal obligations.
About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Provide timely, customer focused advice and support aligned with Austal policies, procedures and value
Provide specialist HR and IR advice, case management support and guidance to managers. This includes employment matters, interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations, Awards, Industrial Instruments, policies, procedures, industrial relations
Ensure line managers are aware and adhere to relevant Austal policies, procedures, programs, practices and relevant legislation
Consult and support line managers in relation to grievances and disciplinary issues, including performance and or conduct and lead where required in complex investigations
Support the delivery of Austal's human resources cyclical activities including but not limited to performance review program, succession planning, talent mapping,



and workforce planning
Implement approved HR-related programs and initiatives
Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR strategies, policies, procedures and programs
Parter with L&OD; team, develop and maintain HR-related training materials
Support annual remuneration reviews, salary benchmarking and remuneration administration
You'll Need
Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or related field, minimum Bachelors level
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including well developed negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to coach, mentor and influence leaders at all levels of the organisation
Highly developed report writing, policy development and technical writing skills
Demonstrated experience in implementing HR strategies, programs, policies, procedures including the delivery of presentations and training to management and staff
4+ years experience in a Senior HRBP role or equivalent HR leadership role
Extensive knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations framework and HR practices
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying a range of industrial instruments
Experience developing, implementing and reviewing HR policies, procedures and people initiatives
Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and advantages package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
Learn more at
Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
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📌 Senior Hr Business Partner (Western Australia)
🏢 Austal
📍 Western Australia