Head of People and Culture

A strategic and operational People and Culture leadership role at Australia's leading research organisation focused on ending violence against women and children. The role involves shaping organisational culture, workforce strategy, and leadership capability, with a focus on high performance and sustainability.

Location: Remote (Australia) with travel to Sydney as required

Responsibilities

• Leading ANROWS' People & Culture strategy and workforce planning
• Strengthening organisational culture, engagement and leadership capability
• Partnering with leaders through organisational change and transformation
• Building contemporary people systems, frameworks and processes
• Leading employee and industrial relations matters
• Supporting workforce capability, retention and succession planning
• Driving psychosocial safety, wellbeing and trauma-informed practice
• Overseeing organisational development initiatives, remuneration frameworks and workforce planning
• Providing strategic workforce advice and insights to the Executive and Board

Requirements

• Significant experience in senior People & Culture or Human Resources leadership roles
• Strong expertise in organisational development, workforce planning and change management
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations and compliance frameworks
• Experience building or strengthening people systems, frameworks and processes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong resilience, judgement and emotional intelligence
• Experience supporting leaders through complex workforce and cultural challenges
• A collaborative, hands-on and solutions-focused approach

Benefits

• A highly flexible and largely remote working environment
• Salary packaging benefits
• A collaborative and purpose-driven leadership team
• The opportunity to influence strategy and organisational direction
• Meaningful work that contributes to lasting social impact
• Quarterly in-person team gatherings and leadership offsites
• The chance to build and leave a lasting legacy within the organisation

Additional Information

• This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant cause, creating safer outcomes for women and children.
• Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• For a confidential conversation, contact Mahala at mahalaw@bloomhr.com.au.