Director People Experience

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating Job Corps centres, correctional facilities, detention centres, detention medical departments and workforce development sites globally.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

About The Role

As a senior leader of our National People Experience team, you'll guide strategy across the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment through to exit. You and your team will serve as trusted advisors to the wider business, designing and implementing key people programs - such as EVP, performance frameworks, DE&I, career and succession planning, and culture and values - with the aim of building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to perform at their best.

This role will be based in our Springfield Central office.

• A proven track record in senior leadership (ideally GM, Director, or equivalent) within complex, geographically dispersed environments.
• Significant experience within the HR Generalist field
• Demonstrated success influencing and advising at C-Suite and senior leadership level.
• Understanding of and ability to design and deliver enterprise-wide talent, leadership, and EVP strategies.
• Strong capability in organisational design, cultural transformation, and change leadership.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, with the gravitas to inspire confidence across diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

• Lead cultural and operational transformation that unlocks the full potential of our workforce, positioning MTC as an employer of choice in a competitive sector.
• Champion culture, capability, and change, ensuring our people thrive through transformation and growth.
• Lead and develop P&C Business Partners and Talent Acquisition teams to deliver impactful, cost-efficient programs aligned with business goals.
• Advise senior leaders and P&C teams on multi-year strategies that enhance performance, innovation, and engagement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive employee experience strategy that enhances employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention, and aligns with the organisation's overall culture and objectives
• Develop the P&C business partners ability to deliver transformation and change programs, including building their capability as change managers and leaders.
• Ensure that the recruitment practice has processes and procedures that are compliant with statement of work obligations and other contractual requirements of our clients.
• Implement MTC EVP strategy for attraction, including developing MTC's digital recruiting tools and strategies
• For a confidential discussion, contact careers@mtctrains.com.au or click Apply Now – we're ready to prioritise your application.

Proudly promoting a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity, Secure Journeys instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity.

We celebrate diversity in our workplace and therefore welcome applications from all people who believe they have the skills and abilities to truly make a difference for our business.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

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