• 12-month contract based on site at our Henderson, WA office.
• Supportive team with a strong people‑first culture.
• Be the go‑to HR contact employees rely on.
  
  

About the Role

Ready to kickstart your career in Human Resources? We’re looking for an HR Administrator to join our team in Henderson, WA on a 12‑month contract. Reporting to our Regional People Centre Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for employee queries and play an important role in keeping our HR operations running smoothly.

This role is all about providing high‑quality administrative support across a range of HR processes. You’ll help onboard new employees, prepare contracts and documentation, coordinate inductions, and make sure our HR systems are accurate and up to date. You’ll respond to day‑to‑day HR queries, guide employees and leaders on basic policy and system questions, and escalate more complex matters when needed.

You’ll also support reporting, maintain data integrity, assist with HR projects and calendar activities, and contribute to continuous improvement across the People Centre. Because you’ll be handling sensitive information, professionalism and confidentiality are essential.

If you enjoy being the go‑to person, keeping things organised, and supporting a busy HR team, this role offers a great opportunity to build your HR experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• HR degree or related discipline is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in administration and delivery of a strong administrative support service.
• Experience interpreting legislation, policy and procedure to provide high quality advice.
• Excellent communication, consulting and interpersonal skills, proven ability in developing trusted business relationships at all levels to gain support and achieve outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage and update databases and information with high attention to detail and collate data to provide insights to support business decision-making.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req ID: 70990