People & Culture Consultant

We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career. 

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation that protects and empowers? Our people and culture team are the heart of our defence organisation, shaping a workplace where innovation, collaboration and respect thrive. From delivering strategic initiatives to supporting employee growth and well-being, our team fosters a culture of excellence.  

We are now looking for a People and Culture consultant to help support across the enterprise, assisting in delivering high-quality P&C services and strategic advice to the programs and operational excellence business units. This role works closely with P&C Business Partners and business leaders to implement strategies, support HRIS systems and ensure the consistent application of policies and procedures.  

Your Role 

• Support stakeholders on key P&C disciplines, including talent acquisition, HRIS management, P&C projects, reporting and analytics, ensuring actions drive business performance.  

• Provide advice in relation to Employee Relation matters.  

• Support and oversee HR/IR case management ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.  

• Continuously develop personal P&C expertise to deliver high-impact, innovative solutions.  

• Provide guidance on remuneration and benefits, Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, employee reward and recognition frameworks, policy interpretation and application to continually improve processes.  

• Implement and provide career development and retention support to benefit both employees and NGA. 

About You 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.  

• Demonstrated experience in delivering P&C advice in a business/commercial environment 

• Proven experience in ER case management, industrial relations and the application of enterprise agreements.  

• Strong ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders, with the ability to communicate clear P&C advice.  

• The ability to maintain discretion, exercise strict confidentiality and deal with ambiguity and complexity within the organisation.  

• Defence or airline experience is desirable, but not essential to succeed in the position.  

What we Offer 

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.  

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training 

• Purchased annual leave 

• Salary packaging including novated car leases 

• Generous paid parental leave  

• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave 

• Health & Wellbeing program 

• Employee Assistance Program 

We’re building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What’s Your Possible? 

Everyone Matters 
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.