Head of People & Performance

NTRO - National Transport Research Organisation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax salary sacrifice benefits

8 weeks parental leave

Christmas closure + public holidays

Career development support

Recognition programs

Social club

Job summary

NTRO - National Transport Research Organisation is seeking an accomplished People & Culture leader to shape the next stage of the organisation. Working with the CEO, Executive and Board, this senior executive role will steer NTRO's people strategy and offer trusted guidance across culture, leadership, workforce capability and risk.

The role will drive enterprise P&C strategy, workforce design, employee relations, performance and governance, ensuring compliance and strengthening leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise HR strategy, executive advisory, employee relations, organisational design, and governance.
• Strong judgement and ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver NTRO's enterprise People & Culture strategy.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce, culture, leadership and people risk.
• Lead organisational design, workforce planning and capability initiatives.
• Oversee employee relations, performance, reward, succession and governance.
• Ensure compliance with employment, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Strengthen leadership capability and organisational culture.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture function.
• Use workforce data and insights to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Organisational design

Workforce governance

Change leadership

P&C leadership

Job description

NTRO is looking for an accomplished People & Culture leader to help shape the next stage of our organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, Executive and Board, this senior executive-level role will lead NTRO's people strategy and provide trusted advice across culture, leadership, workforce capability and risk. You will bring broad senior HR experience across organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance and reward, succession and governance, together with strong judgement and the ability to influence at the highest levels.

This senior leadership role will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering NTRO's enterprise People & Culture strategy
• Advising senior leaders on workforce, culture, leadership and people risk
• Leading organisational design, workforce planning and capability initiatives
• Overseeing employee relations, performance, reward, succession and workforce governance
• Ensuring compliance with employment, regulatory and governance requirements
• Strengthening leadership capability and organisational culture
• Leading and developing a high-performing People & Culture function
• Using workforce data and insights to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement

About you

You will be an experienced People & Culture leader with demonstrated capability in enterprise HR strategy, executive-level advisory, employee relations, organisational design, workforce governance and change. You will bring strong judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence and constructively challenge senior leaders.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strategic People & Culture leadership - demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise people strategies aligned to organisational priorities.
• Executive and Board advisory - strong judgement, credibility and influence at senior leadership and Board level.
• Organisational design and workforce capability - experience across organisation design, workforce planning, leadership capability and succession.
• Workforce risk and governance - strong capability across employee relations, compliance, people risk and governance.
• Change and stakeholder leadership - proven ability to influence, challenge and lead complex organisational change.
• People function leadership - ability to build high‑performing P&C teams, scalable systems and data-informed practices.

We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People

• Opportunities to work with globally recognised experts, who offer one-on-one mentorship and support throughout your career.
• Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take home pay work better for you and your family
• Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace
• Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important
• Tailored career development that supports your aspirations with a clear step-by-step guide for progression within the organisation
• Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members
• Well established social club in almost all offices with regular activities, quiz nights and tournaments to keep you busy!

Every role at NTRO is meaningful, are you ready for yours?

At NTRO we are proud to continually attract leading minds within the Transport infrastructure and research areas. We host a culturally and gender diverse work environment and we celebrate workforce diversity while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams of professionals from all over the world. We strongly encourage applications from Women looking to make an impact within the STEM arena.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? We recognise you may have a diverse set of skills, work experiences, and life experiences that can greatly enhance the ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align with the criteria we still encourage you to submit your application.

NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.

• Please ensure you attached your CV, attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page) addressing why you would be perfect for this role and what you would be hoping to get out of it, and answer the screening questions provided.