National People & Culture Partner – Defence Operations

Ugl; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Defence sector exposure

National role

Performance-driven culture

Safety and continuous improvement

Job summary

UGL are seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to support a national portfolio of Operations & Maintenance Defence contracts across Australia. Based in either Brisbane or Melbourne, Reporting to the P&C Lead, this role partners with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver both strategic and operational people solutions across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Regular travel to operational sites across Australia will be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partner role.
• Experience within Defence, Operations & Maintenance, Engineering, Infrastructure, Resources, or a similar operational environment.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent HR experience and professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple locations nationally.
• Support organisational change, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and people practices.
• Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Influencing

Education

Degree in HR/IR/Business

Job description

UGL are seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to support a national portfolio of Operations & Maintenance Defence contracts across Australia. Based in either Brisbane or Melbourne, Reporting to the P&C Lead, this role partners with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver both strategic and operational people solutions across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Regular travel to operational sites across Australia will be required.