Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a valued client who is a global shipbuilder in the defence space. As a Senior HRBP you will act as a trusted advisor, delivering high-quality HR and IR support across the organisation. Working collaboratively with the broader HR team and L&D funtion, you will help deliver a seamless, value-driven people service.

What are you going to do

  • Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing trusted, professional advice
  • Proactively partner with leaders to address people-related issues, offering tailored solutions and end-to-end case management for grievances, disciplinary matters, and complex investigations
  • Collaborate with managers and external stakeholders to deliver key HR strategies and cyclical activities, including performance reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning
  • Support the implementation of HR programs such as reward and recognition, employee development initiatives, and enterprise agreements
  • Provide advice on relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies, ensuring compliance, consistency, and fairness in decision-making

Essential skills and knowledge 

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior HR Business Partner role
  • Strong knowledge of Employment and Industrial Relations legislation, with experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
  • Highly developed coaching, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with proven experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex matters
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills, with strong negotiation and influencing capability
  • Experience implementing HR/IR strategies, programs, and policies, and delivering presentations or training to managers and employees

What we offer

  • Optional 9-day fortnight
  • Parking at site location

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at n.blunt@brunel.net or 0402 489 457

Closing: February 14, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-275231

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