HR Manager jobs in Canberra
43 current hr manager openings in Canberra, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 33 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a hr manager in Canberra
Almost entirely federal government and the contractors serving it, which means security clearance and Australian citizenship gate a large share of the roles. High salaries where you qualify and very few options where you do not.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around Civic, Barton and Bruce. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Are you an experienced and commercially minded HR leader who enjoys building strong teams, guiding leaders through complex people matters and creating a people function t…
Human Resources Manager WAIDT Services Security (WSS) | Full-Time About the Role WAIDT Services Security (WSS) is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee the company…
About us As an Australian-based IT advisory firm founded in 2007, serving start-ups and large corporations across the Asia-Pacific region, we specialise in digital transf…
Are you an experienced and commercially minded HR leader who enjoys building strong teams, guiding leaders through complex people matters and creating a people function t…
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (MCCG) is the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Through our services, we are there fo…
ACT Government 6 month contract with possible extention Competitive hourly rate $145.60/hour ACT Government | Winyu House, Gungahlin ( Flexible WFH/Onsite arrangement to …
ABOUT US Infinity Fire Protection is an industry leader that designs, produces, repairs and maintains fire protection and related systems for commercial, industrial and r…
The Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safe…
Job description: Maintenance Manager - CAF Rail Australia Trust in Motion. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to secure overall accountability for the success…
Job Requisition ID: 41709 Early access to senior leaders and decision‑makers, supporting partners, directors and managers with resource planning, reporting and insights D…
APS6 Property and Security Officer Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension Location: Canberra, ACT Salary: $104,113 - $115,131 plus super Clearance: NV1 Our gov…
EL1 Manager, Workplace Relations Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension Location: Canberra, ACT Salary: $128,075 - $142,348 plus super Clearance: Baseline Our …
SAP ABAP Developer | Enterprise Integration Projects Join a high-performing Canberra-based ICT team delivering complex SAP development and integration solutions. This 12-…
We are seeking an organised, proactive and systems-focused Business Manager to support the smooth operation and continued growth of our dynamic group of businesses. Worki…
RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE PLUMBER & PLUMBING MANAGER | CANBERRA ACT Plumber $45-$65/hr Super | Plumbing Manager Package $150K (incl. Super) Vehicle Fuel Card Looking to joi…
Drive Transformation Where It Matters Most Join our Canberra-based Talent & Organisation (T&O) team delivering large-scale transformation across a range of industries, wi…
APS6 Property and Security Officer Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension Location: Canberra, ACT Salary: $104,113 - $115,131 plus super Clearance: NV1 Our gov…
About the Position The Australian Research Council (ARC) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join a small and collaborative People and Capability…
Join a family owned Canberra surveying company where you'll work closely with our directors and take ownership of the systems, processes and operations that keep our busi…
Temporary Employment Register - General Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the …
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Temporary Employment Register - ICT Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geol…
Temporary Employment Register - Engineering/Technical/Laboratory Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation'…
Closes: 18 August 2026 Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation Position No: 69441 Directorate: City Renewal Authority Adver…
Ongoing - Full Time - APS6 $99,734 to $111,701 Campbell, ACT The Role As part of the broader Human Resources team, the payroll function is responsible for delivering accu…
Emanate Technology is supporting a Federal Government agency in their search for an experienced ServiceNow Architect / Senior Platform Administrator to join the team resp…
Let’s talk about HOYTS: At HOYTS, we’re a talented and creative group. We’re one of the world’s leading entertainment companies delivering a range of digital audio and vi…
Company Description The HR Ally combines AI-driven technology with human expertise to deliver transformational HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The org…
Full-time permanent employment Stable and growing company Supportive leadership team RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE PLUMBER & PLUMBING MANAGER | CANBERRA ACT Plumber $45-$65/hr …
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We a…
Our Client Our client is a large ACT Government environment responsible for delivering technology, digital, data and cyber capabilities that support essential public serv…
Start your career with Accenture — and help shape what comes next. Technology is moving quickly — and early career talent has an important role to play in what comes next…
ServiceNow Technical Architect Location: Canberra, ACT – Hybrid Contract: 12 months plus two 12-month extension options Start date: 31 August 2026 Hours: Up to 40 hours p…
Position summary The Human Resources Manager leads Willyama’s strategic HR operations, organisational development, and workplace governance. Serving as a trusted partner …
About Us CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design prin…
Influence workforce decisions through expert HR advice, job evaluation, and support with leaders across Airservices Australia Full Time | Permanent Location - Brisbane or…
SAP S/4HANA and Turium ERP Location: Australia – Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne preferred Employment type: Full-time Reporting to: Founder and CEO Practice: Turium ERP Abo…
About Us CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design prin…
ASAP Start | 6 months Contract with possibility of extension Gungahlin, ACT | Hybrid $110-$130/HrSuper Our Client Our client is a large ACT Government environment respons…
Our Client Our client is a large ACT Government environment responsible for delivering technology, digital, data and cyber capabilities that support essential public serv…
LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness …
THE OPPORTUNITY Australian-owned, Award-winning, and ASX listed, Viva Leisure are Australia’s second-largest and fastest-growing operator of health and fitness experience…
About the Opportunity NatRoad is looking for a Head of Membership who takes genuine ownership of growing and looking after our membership base. This is a hands-on role at…
HR Manager pay and hiring, asked properly
What salary can an HR manager expect?
In India, roughly 8–18 LPA at mid-level and 20–40 LPA at senior or HRBP level; technology and financial services pay above manufacturing and services. The US band is about $75,000–$120,000, the UK £40,000–£70,000. Business partner roles pay above generalist HR at the same seniority.
What separates an HR manager from an HR generalist?
Ownership of outcomes rather than processes. A generalist runs onboarding, payroll queries and policy; a manager is answerable for retention, hiring quality and what the engagement numbers do. If a posting lists only process responsibilities, the title is inflated and the salary usually follows the process work.
Do I need to be comfortable with data?
Yes, and it is the most common gap. Attrition by team and tenure, time to hire, offer-accept rate, cost per hire — being able to pull and interpret those yourself is what gets HR taken seriously in a leadership meeting, and it is increasingly a screening question.
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