Head of HR (D&S, IPAC) in Homebush, Australia

About This Role

The Head of HR is a member of the Senior Management team of CAE Defense & Security for the IPAC (Indo-Pacific) region. This role provides strategic HR support to Senior Business and People Leaders across the region and will execute key HR initiatives and continue developing a high-performance sustainable organisation.

You will lead the HR function and have full accountability for all HR activities including development and delivery of HR strategy and policies across multi sites and organisations, talent management, HR operations, HR services and people performance.

The role reports into the Director HR, Defense & Security International, with a dotted line to the Managing Director, Defense & Security, IPAC. This role will also be based in our Head Office in Homebush, NSW.

The role we are offering you

• Provide HR Leadership and strategic partnership to the D&S business for IPAC

• Develop and implement HR strategy

• Ensure succession plans for key positions and develop talent pipelines

• Build frameworks of standardisation for local HR services and policies in line with Global guidelines

• Champion your team and wider people development across the business

Our ideal candidate has:

• Strong HR experience, desirable to also a tertiary HR degree

• Solid background in compensation, organisational development, training management, employee relations and industrial relations

• Global HR experience will be highly considered

• Ability to work across different cultures, time zones and engage remotely with peers globally

What CAE offers you:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security

• Exciting career paths in a truly global business

• Global Flexible Leave policy

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible for Baseline level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current Baseline clearance.

Applications

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As “One CAE,” we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .