Chief People Officer

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time
About the Opportunity

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Chief People Officer to guide Miwatj Health through its next chapter, focusing on enhancing leadership, cultural safety, and strengthening the HR function.

Job Summary

The Chief People Officer will play a critical role in transforming strategic HR initiatives, directly overseeing the new team structure, and collaborating closely with leadership to drive cultural change and improve HR capabilities. This role requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on management, emphasising leadership development, coaching, and cultural alignment within the team and across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional leader who can demonstrate:

  • Cultural Competency: A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to fostering respectful and culturally safe workplaces.
  • Strategic Vision: The ability to build, mentor, and lead a team in a culturally sensitive environment.
  • Leadership Development: A passion for coaching and developing themselves and others, driving leadership capability in daily interactions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and implement strategies, policies, and systems that enable employees to effectively meet strategic objectives, empower people to thrive in a dynamic environment, and develop a high-performing HR team that is equipped, trained, and committed to supporting the organisation's mission.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead the People and Culture program, currently encompassing human resource management, recruitment, workplace health and safety (WH&S), and industrial relations.
  2. Provide responsive leadership to the People and Culture team, ensuring timely and professional service delivery.
  3. Review and revise existing HR policies to align with community control frameworks, developing new policies that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
  4. Develop and implement key HR policies, processes, and systems, including a comprehensive three-year people plan focusing on cultural competency, learning and development, and staff wellbeing.
  5. Monitor compliance with HR, WH&S, and industrial relations legislation, ensuring quality assurance processes are in place.
  6. Foster a culture of accountability and performance through a robust performance management system that incorporates Miwatj's values.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary of AU$180,000 - AU$220,000 per annum, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.


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