Head Of People And Culture

Yarra Valley Grammar; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yarra Valley Grammar is seeking a Head of People and Culture to lead a values-driven HR function across multiple regional sites. The role will implement the People Strategy, optimise HRIS usage, and drive ER, IR and compliance while partnering with leaders and the board.

You will oversee workforce planning, leadership development, OD and L&D, and align processes with the 2027 enterprise agreement. The role involves regular travel across regional Victoria and Melbourne’s outer east.

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary qualification in HR, IR, Psychology, Business or related field.
• Experience leading a P&C function or significant HR portfolio in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Commercial and public sector experience with strong compliance and processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead the P&C function and set its rhythm: priorities, calendar, and reporting to Exec/Board.
• Roll out workforce planning, capability and succession frameworks with executives.
• Lift leadership capability across sites and support OD & L&D initiatives.
• Grow learning and development and capture knowledge of long-serving staff.
• Optimise HR systems and tools (Employment Hero, JobAdder, Microsoft Copilot).
• Maintain ER, IR and compliance, and prepare for 2027 enterprise agreement review.
• Build relationships with government stakeholders and partners.

Kenntnisse

People leadership

HR strategy

IR expertise

L&D leadership

OD leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR/Business

Tools

Employment Hero

JobAdder

Microsoft Copilot

Jobbeschreibung

Head of People and Culture

This is a chance to lead HR for a values-driven state government organisation with a seasonal workforce spread across several regional sites. Our client is looking for a Head of People & Culture to lead its P&C function and bring a consistent, people-first approach to every site.
The groundwork is already in place. The People Strategy is written, the HRIS has been brought together into one system, and the frameworks are built. Now, our client needs a genuine, hands-on leader to bring it all to life with its leaders and teams.

• Lead the P&C function and set its rhythm: workforce priorities, the annual P&C calendar, and reporting to the Executive and Board sub-committee
• Roll out the workforce planning, capability and succession frameworks with executives and senior leaders, and help them build stronger teams
• Lift leadership capability across the sites, and support your team as they deliver OD and L&D initiatives
• Grow the learning and development space, including capturing the deep knowledge of long-standing staff
• Make better use of HR systems and tools, including Employment Hero, JobAdder and Microsoft Copilot
• Keep ER, IR and compliance on track, and lay the groundwork for the 2027 enterprise agreement review
• Build strong relationships with government stakeholders and key partners

You’ll work from our client's office in Melbourne's outer east around 3 days a week, with regular travel to regional Victoria.

The human we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification in HR, IR, Psychology, Business or a related field
• Experience leading a P&C function or significant HR portfolio in a complex, multi-site organisation
• Ideally, a blend of commercial and public sector experience. A commercial mindset with real respect for compliance and process will serve you well
• Strength in IR, L&D and OD. EA experience is a bonus, not a must
• Confidence leading a dispersed team and building rapport over Teams as well as in person
• A consultative leadership style, the judgement to know when to make the call, and the trust to let your team get on with it