People Officer
Brisbane, QLD
People /
Full-time /
On-site
Our Mission: To Be Bold and Impactful
At Emesent, we are driven by a bold vision - to autonomously map the inaccessible. We aim to deliver impactful solutions through cutting- edge drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics. By enabling safer, more efficient, and insightful operations, we empower industries to explore further and understand more.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive People & Culture Advisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. This role supports the full spectrum of employee experience, with a strong focus on engagement, wellbeing, onboarding, and performance support. You will collaborate across the organisation to ensure our people practices reflect our values and enhance our employee experience.
Key responsibilities
- Support the design and delivery of initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and belonging.
- Coordinate and continuously improve onboarding, offboarding, and milestone experiences (e.g., anniversaries, promotions).
- Partner with Director People & Culture to track and act on feedback from engagement surveys and employee check-ins.
- Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to employees and line managers on policies, procedures, and best practices
- Support and guide Line managers through performance management, employee relations, and case management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create consistent, high- quality people experiences aligned with our values and culture.
- Support internal communications and culture initiatives (e.g., events, recognition programs, DEI efforts).
- Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements
- Assist with policy rollout, internal campaigns, and continuous improvement of people-related processes.
- Assist in preparing reports, data analysis, and insights to support decision-making
- Support learning and development initiatives, and cyclical HR programs
- Support with fortnightly payroll activities
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- 2–4 years of experience in a generalist HR role or similar, ideally in a fast-paced or values-led environment.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, employment legislation, and people operations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
The added perks
- Access to LinkedIn Learning platform.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Qoctor, online telehealth
- Flexible working - 2 weeks "Work beyond Borders".
- 1 full day of leave, each year for work anniversaries!
Who are we?
Emesent is a world-leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics. Our vision is to autonomously map the inaccessible. Founded in 2018, with deep connections to Australia's globally recognised CSIRO, we have established ourselves worldwide with a reputation for delivering high-quality data capture in the mining, infrastructure, survey, and mapping industries. Our team of 100+ roboticists, engineers, and business development experts work side-by-side to deliver revolutionary efficiency, safety, and operational insights to our customers.
Our flagship product, Hovermap, is a smart mobile scanning unit that combines advanced collision avoidance and autonomous flight technologies to map hazardous and GPS-denied environments. Its award-winning technology utilises innovative hardware, advanced algorithms, and machine learning to automate collection and analysis of the physical world. Equally capable above ground or underground, indoors, or out, Hovermap is a complete mobile LiDAR mapping solution. Hovermap is uniquely versatile, it can be backpack, drone, or vehicle-mounted to map challenging, inaccessible areas enabling our customers to gain insights that were not possible before.
With multiple applications across several industries and a rapidly growing customer base, Hovermap and our other solutions are being used commercially for a variety of applications by enterprise customers around the world.
Why Emesent?
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified®, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture. At Emesent, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking technology that is shaping the future. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in our mission to push the boundaries of robotics and digitisation to help humanity explore further and understand more.
