People Advisor

# People Advisor > Acusensus Australia · Canberra, Australia (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02 **Salary:** AUD 100,800–123,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Budgeted Role ## Description ## **People Advisor - Build a Team From Day One** Help us stand up a new team in the ACT, from recruiting and onboarding the first hires through to performance and engagement. You will be the trusted People partner to leaders and employees as a new contract mobilises. ### About Us Acusensus was founded with a simple but compelling belief, that _nobody should die on our roads._ We build the technology that detects the Fatal Five dangerous driving behaviours; speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt non-compliance, fatigue, and drug or alcohol impairment and and supports the enforcement programs that change them. We delivered the world's first mobile phone detection program in New South Wales and the world's first automated mobile device and seatbelt program in Queensland. Today we operate across four continents, working with governments, road authorities and police services to help reduce road trauma. ### About the role As People Advisor, you build a high-performing, engaged team in Canberra. You report to the Senior People Business Partner in our Team Experience and Performance team. What you'll do - Lead end-to-end recruitment for the new contract, from sourcing and interviewing through to offer, with a strong candidate experience at every step. - Deliver a structured onboarding program so new team members are set up from day one and connected to our culture and values. - Partner with people leaders on goal-setting, regular feedback and career development conversations, and coach managers to hold them with confidence. - Guide employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances and workplace conflict, with fair process and compliance with the Fair Work Act. - Lead engagement initiatives, including pulse surveys and feedback analysis, and turn the insights into improvement actions. - Support remuneration and levelling work, including salary reviews and internal mobility, and use HR data to report on performance trends, engagement and workforce planning. - Work with our HSEQ team to build safety, wellbeing and psychosocial safety into people initiatives. The role includes occasional national travel at short notice. Because we operate globally, some early mornings, evenings or weekends may be needed. We build technology to make roads safer. That mission doesn't stop when we leave for the day, it shows up every time we get behind the wheel of a vehicle to be role model drivers. An Employment offer is subject to a criminal history check and a driving history check, plus any further checks needed to meet the obligation's of our clients. ## Requirements ### About you You are an experienced HR professional who is as comfortable running a recruitment campaign as coaching a leader through a hard conversation. People trust you quickly, and you handle sensitive matters with discretion. You'll bring - At least 4 years' experience in an HR or People and Culture role, with a sound understanding of the HR lifecycle. - Proven HR business partnering experience, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding and performance management. - Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing and candidate management. - Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act and relevant industrial instruments. - The ability to coach and support people leaders through performance and development conversations. - Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, and the ability to use HR data to inform decisions and reporting. - Experience running employee engagement strategies, including pulse surveys. - Knowledge of remuneration frameworks and role levelling practices is desirable. - Tertiary qualifications in HR management or a relevant field, or equivalent experience is highly regarded ## Benefits ### Why join us - **Build a team from the ground up**. You start with end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for a new contract, so you shape the team and its culture from the first hire. - **A role that evolves**. As the team establishes, your focus moves from recruitment delivery to performance management and employee engagement. - **Work with a purpose**. We build technology that supports enforcement programs that change dangerous driving behaviours, and your work helps the people who deliver it. **Ready to be part of our mission? Apply now.** Visit [](https://www.acusensus.com.au/careers) or submit your application directly through this advertisement. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in greater detail, please email . Acusensus is building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to drive positive change. We're committed to fostering an environment where creativity and authenticity are celebrated. No matter your background, if you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply. If you need any adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, tell us when you apply and we will work with you. ## Apply [Apply at Acusensus Australia](https://apply.workable.com/acusensus-australia/j/1ED2AC10E7/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)