People Experience Partner (Organisational Development)

The role

As part of our People & Culture team, the People Experience Partner role is pivotal to maintaining strong attraction, retention and engagement as well as bringing Saab’s culture and values to life through development and maintaining of fit-for-purpose people experience (PX) programs and solutions.

Reporting to the Head of People Experience, you will join the team in this newly created role during an exciting phase of growth. You will lead and deliver strategies and projects within the PX portfolio covering culture & values, engagement, employee value proposition, and diversity & inclusion.This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract

This unique role will offer you the opportunity to partner and engage with stakeholders across the business and deliver transformative projects that make a real impact on the Saab employee experience and employer brand. If you consider yourself an OD specialist that excels in managing projects in complex environments and through periods of growth, then this is likely a great opportunity for you!

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Have strong and regular liaison across the business to gain insights and ideas, run focus groups, facilitate or partner with committees to ensure sustainable and inspiring people experience programs are recommended and developed.
• Partner with the People Partnering team to include them in development processes and embedding of programs across the business through expert change, proactive communication and highly effective handover from ‘project’ to ‘BAU’.
• Partner closely with L&D and Safety & Well being for 2-way influence, input and alignment across co-dependant programs.  This role will also partner with Strategy, Transformation and Communications team members for support, input and to ensure alignment of programs across the broader business context.
• Maintain awareness and insights of the external business environment to ensure Saab maintains competitive positioning to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop, maintain and analyse reports, databases and spreadsheets to enable timely, accurate information, and advice on the performance of people experience initiatives.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9 day fortnight, or Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Strong knowledge and understanding across many aspects of People Experience and the importance of aligning leadership capability, culture and business practices to corporate strategy/objectives.
• Demonstrated success in a People Experience-aligned role, including embedding org-wide changes and user-friendly, engaging communications, preferably within a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying successful org-wide strategic programs, process improvements and practices across the people experience focus areas.
• Stakeholder engagement, partnering and relationship management eg within P&C teams, leaders at all levels, our workforce and external partners.
• Excellent data interpretation and analytical skills, including producing quality reports and insights to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Change Management, Psychology, Organisational Change, Project Management, HR or any other related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Evidence of ongoing development to remain up-to-date with current trends.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline level or have the ability to gain one.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised.  You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 13.5% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to:  reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.