Director, HR & Human Capital Transformation

Department of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 255,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Director, HR Human Capital Management to lead tactical plans and the delivery of key HCM projects, ensuring alignment with departmental needs and successful technology transitions.

You will manage change, guide technical delivery, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver outcomes for NSW students and staff. The role requires strong leadership and strategic vision in a large public sector organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale HR/HCM programs.
• Proven track record delivering HR/HCM systems.
• Senior leadership experience in a large complex organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in education, business, management, social sciences or communications.
• Understanding and commitment to the value of public education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical plans and delivery of the Human Capital Management (HCM) project to align with department needs.
• Oversee program implementation focusing on business transformation and successful transition to optimal technology solutions.
• Direct change management and technical delivery to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive peers and senior stakeholders to ensure delivery within aggressive timeframes.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

HCM systems

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Director, HR Human Capital Management to lead tactical plans and the delivery of key HCM projects, ensuring alignment with departmental needs and successful technology transitions.

You will manage change, guide technical delivery, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver outcomes for NSW students and staff. The role requires strong leadership and strategic vision in a large public sector organisation.