About SUBCO

With a proven track record of delivering transformative connectivity, SUBCO owns and operates critical submarine cable assets linking Australia to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Building on this foundation, a new 5,000 km domestic cable system - connecting emerging digital hubs across Australia - is set to go live in 2026, marking a major milestone in SUBCO’s evolution.

As demand for high-capacity, resilient infrastructure accelerates, SUBCO is entering a strategic growth phase of major scale up, actively pursuing global opportunities to deliver innovative connectivity solutions that meet the needs of cloud, content, and AI-driven enterprises.

Our Values

At SUBCO, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we interact with our customers, partners, and each other. From being Customer Obsessed to always Raising the Bar, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Together, we are a team of Trailblazers who Grow Together and hold ourselves accountable, ensuring that We Each Set the Standard for success. These values aren't just words – they drive us forward every day.

About the role

The People & Culture Generalist provides strategic and operational HR support across the full employment lifecycle, enhancing the employee experience, strengthening culture, and ensuring processes are delivered efficiently and in compliance with legislation.

You’ll love this role if you enjoy having real influence — partnering closely with leaders, shaping culture, and making smart, people-first decisions that genuinely impact how the business operates. It’s a hands on, trusted advisor role where you’ll balance strategy with delivery, own meaningful initiatives end to end, and help a growing global organisation do people practices really well.

Key Responsibilities

People Partnering & Employee Relations

• Partner with business leaders and people managers to implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Build organisational capability through targeted coaching, feedback, and the development of peoplefocused frameworks.
• Ensure compliance and proactive risk management across multiple global jurisdictions, including Australia, the UK, USA, Asia.

Change Management & Compliance

• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, transfers, and team transitions.
• Develop, maintain, and embed consistent and compliant HR policies with minimal oversight.
• Champion workplace health, safety, and wellbeing by promoting best practice standards and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Design and optimise the full employee lifecycle—from attraction and onboarding through to engagement, development, and offboarding.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of employee experience programs, driving continuous improvement through feedback, KPIs, and industry insights.
• Plan and deliver engagement initiatives such as events, wellbeing programs, and recognition activities to strengthen culture and morale.
• Facilitate development programs, team offsites, and organisational initiatives that enhance wellbeing, collaboration, and growth.

People Operations Oversight

• Provide oversight and coaching to the Office Manager to ensure HR administration is accurate, efficient, and compliant with policy and legislation.
• Support the Talent Lead during periods of leave or high recruitment volume to ensure seamless continuity of service.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a complex small/mid‑size HR function is beneficial.
• Strong capability in employee relations, HR policy interpretation, and partnering with leaders.
• Ability to operate autonomously across remote and hybrid teams in multiple jurisdictions.
• A commitment to building a positive employee experience and high performing, inclusive workplace culture.
• A proven ability to utilise data and translate this into business needs and people programs.
• Ability to cover the recruitment function when the Talent Lead is on leave or in periods of high volumes.

Why you’ll love working at SUBCO

• Great people, real impact – SUBCO’s people are its biggest strength, a team of smart, collaborative experts building infrastructure that powers global connectivity. The work is meaningful, the impact is industry‑shaping, and the opportunity to grow with us has never been bigger.
• Hybrid work model – We value face-to-face collaboration, while still giving you flexibility to balance work and life
• Flex Leave (5 days) – Extra paid leave each year for life admin, study, appointments, or important moments that matter to you
• Your birthday off – Take the day to celebrate, recharge, or do absolutely nothing
• Free coffee & snacks – Quality local coffee tab and snacks to keep you fuelled (no one works well when they’re hangry)
• Pet-friendly HQ – Bring your furry (or not-so-furry) friends to the office — we love meeting them
• Inclusive parental leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave (or 24 weeks at half pay), available to all parents regardless of gender or carer status, with superannuation contributions for up to 12 months, even during unpaid leave
• Milestone rewards – Celebrate your time with us at 1, 3, 5 and 10 years