People and Culture Manager

DCC Industry Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCC Industry Group is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the operational delivery of the People & Culture function and support organisational growth. Reporting to the Executive Manager, this senior role strengthens workforce capability, drives employee engagement and ensures compliant people practices across the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior leaders to navigate complex workforce matters, influence organisational outcomes and foster a positive, high-performing

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior People & Culture or HR leadership roles.
• Experience in community services, disability or NDIS-funded environments.
• Experience managing complex employee & industrial relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, modern awards and HR best practice.
• Experience with workforce planning and organisational change.
• Experience overseeing WHS, injury management and workers' compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&C operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and workplace disputes.
• Provide HR advice to senior leaders on legislation and risk.
• Lead workforce planning and change management initiatives.
• Oversee WHS, injury management and workers' comp functions.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Develop and implement HR policies, frameworks and systems.
• Lead analytics, reporting and insights for strategic decisions.
• Coach and develop P&C team to high performance.

Skills

P&C leadership

HR policy & compliance

Industrial relations

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Safety & wellbeing

Education

HR/IR/Business degree

Job description

About the Role

DCC Industry Group is seeking an experienced and driven People & Culture Manager to lead the operational delivery of our People & Culture function and support our continued organisational growth. Reporting to the Executive Manager - People, Culture & Safety, this senior leadership position plays a key role in strengthening workforce capability, driving employee engagement and ensuring contemporary, compliant and effective people practices across the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior leaders to navigate complex workforce matters, influence organisational outcomes and foster a positive, high-performing and values-driven workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of People & Culture operations, ensuring effective and compliant HR services across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances and workplace disputes.
• Provide expert HR advice, coaching and guidance to senior leaders on workforce matters, employment legislation and organisational risk.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, supporting organisational growth, change management and workforce integration.
• Oversee workplace health and safety, injury management and workers' compensation functions.
• Drive employee engagement, organisational culture and initiatives that strengthen employee experience and retention.
• Develop and implement contemporary HR policies, frameworks, systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce analytics, reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and develop the People & Culture team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.

What's on Offer

• $130,000 per annum + superannuation.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing, proudly Indigenous-led organisation.
• Opportunity to influence organisational strategy, workplace culture and employee experience.
• Diverse and meaningful work across multiple service divisions.
• Collaborative working relationships with senior and executive leadership.
• Opportunity to drive innovation, continuous improvement and organisational change.
• A values-driven organisation committed to making a positive difference in the communities we support.

About You

We're looking for an experienced People & Culture leader who combines strong technical HR expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

To be successful, you will bring:

• 10+ years' demonstrated experience in senior People & Culture, Human Resources or workforce management leadership roles.
• Experience within community services, disability, human services or NDIS-funded environments.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, Modern Awards, workplace relations and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, organisational change and supporting business growth.
• Experience overseeing workplace health and safety, injury management and workers' compensation.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across multiple sites and managing competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Management or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or workforce integration will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will also be required to hold or obtain relevant employment clearances, including a National Police Check, Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and LCS Clearance.

About DCC

At DCC Industry Group, we are committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services that support people across every stage of life.

Through our diverse divisions, including Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Allied Health, and Disability Services, we provide compassionate, evidence-based support designed to enhance independence, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams work alongside individuals, families, carers, and communities to create pathways for growth, inclusion, and success.

Guided by our core values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility, and Courage, we are passionate about making a lasting difference. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are dedicated to delivering services that are culturally informed, responsive, and tailored to the unique needs of those we support.

Joining DCC Industry Group means becoming part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and social impact, where your work directly improves lives and strengthens communities across Queensland.

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.