People Capability and Projects Lead

Jesuit Social Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Ongoing training

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Supportive environment

Job summary

Jesuit Social Services in Richmond seeks a People Capability and Projects Lead to drive recruitment, induction and development strategies and advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workplans. The role will improve HR systems in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

Based at Central Office with occasional travel to other sites, hours negotiable between 0.8FTE and full time, offering professional development and a values‑driven, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR/OD or equivalent with practical experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement workforce development strategies.
• Experience leading organisation-wide projects and initiatives.

Skills

HR strategy & development

Organisational development

Not-for-profit sector experience

People leadership

Project management

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD or related field

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

Job Description

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join Jesuit Social Services in the position of People Capability and Projects Lead. This position will lead the implementation and continuous evolution of the organisation’s Recruitment, Induction and Development Strategy as well as other organisational strategies including our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and workplan. As well as this, the role will improve HR systems and processes in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

This position is based at our Central Office in Richmond however travel to other sites may be required. The hours of the role are negotiable between 0.8FTE to full time.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About the program

Our People and Culture Directorate is located at Central Office, and is responsible for Human Resources & Payroll, Learning, Practice and Development Unit, Identity and Ethos, Governance and Quality.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in the Human Resource/ organisational development field or similar;
• Experience in the not for profit sector;
• Demonstrated experience in people development, systems review, problem solving and strategy development;
• Significant experience in the implementation of workforce leadership development processes;
• Experience in leading and executing organisational wide strategies;
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management;
• Experience in facilitation of group training sessions or similar;
• Ability to conduct oneself and undertake role responsibilities in a waywhich reflects and upholds theorganisation’sidentity and ethos(asencapsulated in ourpurpose,vision,missionandvalues).
• Capacity to engage in reflective processes that are aimed at strengthening and deepening a collective commitment to theorganisation’sidentity and ethos.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.