Head of Workforce Strategy

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia HSBC Full time
Overview

Nova Systems is embarking on the next phase of its strategic growth and transformation. The Head of Workforce Strategy will report to the Chief People Officer and lead the design and execution of a forward-looking, future-fit workforce strategy that positions Nova to thrive. This is a senior leadership role focused on aligning workforce planning, organisation design, culture, performance, and capability development with Nova's long-term vision.

This is more than just a workforce role — it's a business-critical appointment that will shape how Nova Systems performs, leads, and grows.

Responsibilities
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Lead Nova's workforce planning and organisational design, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals and talent needs.
  • Capability Frameworks: Oversee the design and implementation of development and competency frameworks to grow internal capability and drive succession planning.
  • Cultural Leadership: Drive the evolution of Nova's cultural identity and embed high performance through change management frameworks and leadership capability building.
  • Performance Strategy: Own the continued development of the High-Performance Framework, performance systems, and recognition programs.
  • Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Strengthen Nova's EVP and people policy suite, championing inclusion, engagement, and a compelling employee experience.
What We'd Like You To Bring
  • A proven track record in senior HR leadership, workforce strategy or people experience, preferably within professional services, defence, engineering, consulting, or government environments.
  • Expertise in strategic workforce planning, organisational design, cultural transformation, and leadership development.
  • Experience building and embedding capability frameworks, L&D strategy, and performance models.
  • A strong understanding of change management theory and practice, including experience leading transformation initiatives.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence at Executive and Board level.
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related field are highly regarded.
Benefits
  • Generous Parental Leave: Primary carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; partners receive 4 weeks with full super contributions for 52 weeks.
  • Flexibility & Wellbeing: Dress for your day, hybrid work options, $750 wellbeing allowance and access to our Wellbeing Hub.
  • Learning & Development: Annual PD allowance and leave, with access to formal programs and career pathways.
  • Additional Leave Options: Including Loyalty, Reserve, Purchased, Community Service, and Emergency Services leave.
  • Nova Share Offer: Be part of our success with employee share options.
  • Annual ANZ Conference, social events, recognition programs, novated leasing, EAP and more.

Are You Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

For a confidential discussion, contact Harrison McMillan via or

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.


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