Strategic People Services & WHS Director

RGIT Australia

Perth

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900
Study leave
Employee Assistance Program
12 days of personal leave per year
NAIDOC Day holiday

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a People Services Director to provide strategic leadership across HR and WHS, reporting to the CEO within the Executive team.

The role focuses on improving workforce planning, leadership development, and Aboriginal employment representation while ensuring cultural safety and self-determination across the organisation. A competitive salary is offered along with entitlements.

Qualifications

  • Accomplished People & Culture/HR leader with strategic and operational experience.
  • Experience in complex, values-driven organisations.
  • Experience in Aboriginal health services or similar environments is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR and WHS teams to deliver culturally responsive services.
  • Provide strategic HR and WHS advice to CEO and Executive leadership.
  • Develop and implement a culturally informed People Services Strategy.
  • Oversee workforce planning, organisational development, and safety programs.
  • Develop Aboriginal employment strategies and leadership pathways.
  • Collaborate with Aboriginal Advisory Council and Elders on cultural priorities.
  • Foster cultural competency and ongoing learning across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Coaching
Collaborative leadership
Cultural awareness
Aboriginal community focus
Change management

Education

HR
Industrial Relations
Work Health & Safety

Job description

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a People Services Director to provide strategic leadership across HR and WHS, reporting to the CEO within the Executive team.

The role focuses on improving workforce planning, leadership development, and Aboriginal employment representation while ensuring cultural safety and self-determination across the organisation. A competitive salary is offered along with entitlements.

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