People & Culture Manager

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Salary: $134,400k-156,800k inlc.
superannuation + Wellness Perks Employment Arrangement: Full-Time Reports to: CEO_________________________________________________About Co-Hive Co-Hive is a purpose-driven and fast-growing organisation based in Alexandria, Sydney, dedicated to supporting young adults with disability aged 17–35 as they transition from school to adult life.
In just 18 months, Co-Hive has emerged as a game-changing service — winning "Best New Disability Service" at the Australian Disability Service Awards and gaining national recognition for doing things differently.
We're here to fill a critical gap.
Too often, young people with disability leave school full of dreams, but quickly lose direction as they face a system that isn't built for them.
Co-Hive is rewriting that story — helping participants build skills, confidence, and independence through hands-on, person-led programs that lead to real outcomes in open employment, social connection, and independent living.
Our model is bold, creative, and grounded in real relationships.
We co-design every program with participants and their families and work closely with employers, educators, and community partners to build pathways that truly empower.
Our work is guided by the core values of self-determination, inclusion, and possibility.
With strong demand and a growing reputation, Co-Hive is now preparing to expand across NSW and beyond.
This is a rare opportunity to join a team at the forefront of change — and help shape the future of an organisation already making a profound difference in people's lives.
About the Role We're seeking a highly experienced People & Culture leader to join our management and executive team.
You'll bring a strategic, commercially minded approach to workforce planning, risk mitigation, and organisational development — while championing a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit back — we need a hands-on builder who's ready to get things moving quickly.
You'll be responsible for designing and leading Co-Hive's recruitment, onboarding, and workforce development strategy from the ground up.
As the first dedicated People & Culture Manager, you'll have a rare opportunity to shape Co-Hive's internal culture, hiring frameworks, and team structures to support our long-term goals.
You'll work closely with the CEO and leadership team, leading the people and culture function across all departments and overseeing a full-time experienced HR Assistant and Hub and Social Engagement Coordinator.
You will also oversee the implementation of our HRIS (Employment Hero) and manage compliance across SCHADS Award and NDIS standards.
In addition, you'll lead the successful application and roll-out of Co-Hive's Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) status — including unlocking staff benefits and salary packaging opportunities.
We are a small but mighty team — currently fewer than 10 full-time staff — with strong values, big energy, and bold plans for growth.
This is a true leadership position with significant growth potential.
You'll be fundamental to Co-Hive's success and expansion over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Culture Develop and implement a whole-organisation People & Culture Strategy aligned with Co-Hive's mission and strategic direction Deliver a clear HR roadmap with milestones, metrics, and input from across the business Champion a workplace culture that promotes psychological safety, high performance, and inclusion Partner closely with the executive team to forecast staffing needs and support strategic workforce planning Drive change and innovation in recruitment, onboarding, and retention across all departments Oversee the implementation of Co-Hive's PBI status and ensure associated staff benefits are set up and understood HR Operations & Compliance Build and embed HR policies, procedures, and frameworks to support a growing organisation Lead implementation and use of Employment Hero as our HR system Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with Fair Work Act, NES, SCHADS Award, and NDIS Practice Standards Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, professional development, performance, and exit Coordinate Work Cover claims and return-to-work processes as needed Lead and mentor the People and Culture Administrator to ensure timely and accurate HR administration Lead and mentor the Hub and Social Engagement Coordinator providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure strong community engagement and alignment with Co-Hive's values and strategic goals Coach department leaders on performance management, leadership skills, and staff development Design and oversee an annual professional development program to build staff capability Monitor team satisfaction and wellbeing, and lead initiatives that support staff retention and growth About You – Skills & Experience You're a confident, proactive, and values-driven People and Culture leader who is energised by growth and systems building.
You're excited about being part of something early-stage and meaningful, and you thrive in fast-moving environments where every day brings something new.
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field Minimum 4 - 5 years' experience in an HR leadership or management role Proven experience building HR functions, systems, and processes from the ground up Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and industrial relations (SCHADS/NDIS knowledge ideal)Experience with HRIS platforms (preferably Employment Hero)Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills — you build trust quickly and communicate clearly A practical, hands-on leadership style and the confidence to work across all levels of an organisation A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowering others to thrive A passion for building great teams and delivering purpose-driven impact Why Join Co-Hive?Be part of an energetic, values-driven team that's reimagining what's possible for young adults with disability Play a key leadership role in a fast-growing organisation committed to real, long-term impact Work somewhere where your contribution directly transforms lives - not just delivers services Enjoy above-Award wages, plus Wellness Perks to support your health and balance Join a warm, close-knit culture that's collaborative, courageous, and committed to inclusion Step into a strategic, high-impact role with strong influence across the organisation We're in the final stages of becoming a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) — once approved, you'll benefit from salary packaging to boost your take-home pay How to Apply To apply, Please complete our Employee Application Form (https://cohive.fillout.com/career-application-2as1uas3)Please upload via the form or send the following to employment@cohive.com.au using the subject line: People and Culture Manager - (Job board).
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