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Strategic People and Culture Leader

2 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Community Services #1 Full time
About the Role

The Executive Director: People, Culture, Risk and Compliance is a critical position within Community Services #1, responsible for shaping all people-related activities and systems that enable the organization to attract, develop, and retain talent.

This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be supported by a team of four. The high-level objectives are to:

  • Develop and implement workforce design and management frameworks that drive positive organisational outcomes.
  • Deliver people and culture outcomes that span the breadth of workforce design, employee life cycle, and workplace culture programs.
  • Develop and maintain a robust risk management and compliance framework.

This position is a key member of CS#1's Executive Team and requires strong leadership in these key areas.

About the Person

The ideal candidate will take ownership of and bring drive and positivity to the People, Culture, Risk Management, and Compliance functions of the business.

As several program areas within the organization are set to embark on a growth journey, we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled individual who can provide the leadership and guidance that the people (and associated processes and systems) will require for this expansion to be successful.

What We Can Offer

A key role in the Executive Team, with a great mix of strategic and operational initiatives.

A permanent full-time position with a competitive annual salary between $130,000 and $135,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and PBI tax benefits.

A staff health and wellbeing program, paid leave during shut down between Christmas and New Years, and paid parental leave.

Key Requirements

Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in fields such as Human Resource Management and/or Business Management, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Human Resource or management role.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and application of National Employment Legislation, Award Instruments, and Regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience project managing solutions-focused, strategic HR outcomes, including shaping, developing, and implementing workforce design and management frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience in understanding organisational risk and compliance obligations through relevant legislative and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading investigations, mediating positive outcomes, and supporting the results with clearly written reports that comply with regulatory body requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing people and systems to promote skills development and monitor service performance.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of WHS frameworks, policies, strategies, and procedures that support compliance and quality improvement.
  • Hold an ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
  • Current Drivers Licence and car.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience in either the Early Education and Care or Aged Care sector.
  • Industry/Professional memberships/networks.