Head of Talent

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Location: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx )

About The Role

As our Senior HR Leader for the Disputes, Competition and Insurance (DCI) Line of Business (LoB), you will play a pivotal national leadership role, guiding a talented team of HR Business Partners and partnering with firm leaders across the business. Together, you will attract, develop, and retain outstanding talent—fuelling success, growth, and a truly exceptional employee experience.

About DCI

DCI (Disputes, Competition & Insurance) is the firm's largest Line of Business, supporting clients to navigate their most complex regulatory and commercial challenges. Our Partners advise clients on high-stakes litigation, regulatory investigations, class actions, patents and trademarks, insurance, health and medical negligence, media, public law, technology projects, and workers' compensation matters.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of forward-thinking people strategies and initiatives that drive LoB performance and organisational success.
• Shape the future of the business by building talent pipelines, developing capability, and fostering the right behaviours and structures to meet tomorrow's needs.
• Oversee all aspects of the talent lifecycle, including performance and remuneration reviews, recruitment, and ongoing development—ensuring our people are supported, empowered, and rewarded.
• Coach and support leaders to embed change and lead their teams confidently through business transformation and improvement.
• Champion a culture of psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and high performance at all levels of the organisation by embedding respectful workplace practices, proactively addressing concerns, and mitigating psychosocial and organisational risks.
• Collaborate closely with the Line of Business and Business Operations Leadership Team (BOLT) to execute the LOB Strategic Plan, practice group strategic initiatives, business plans, and special projects.
• Contribute as a key member of the Talent Leadership Team, bringing your expertise in change and transition management to the fore.
  
  

About You

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership roles within complex organisations such as professional services, global partnership, or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver people strategies that align with business goals and mitigate organisational risk.
• Exceptional skills in leading, coaching, developing, change management, and building high-performing HR teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of professional services firms and financial drivers.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.
• A passion for creating an inclusive, supportive, psychologically safe and high-achieving workplace.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  
  

Why Join MinterEllison and DCI?

• Influence the future of a dynamic, growing business.
• Lead national people initiatives with lasting impact.
• Collaborate with visionary leaders and talented professionals.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• If you're ready to drive change, inspire excellence, and shape the future of DCI, we want to hear from you.
  
  

How To Apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, lisa.fleming@minterellison.com.Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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