People Operations Manager

Tracking Code

4909-689

**Job Description**:
**_Lead with Purpose. Power the People Experience._**

**Be the Engine Behind the Mission**

At Save the Children Australia, we believe that behind every bold mission is a brilliant team—and behind every brilliant team is a seamless, empowering people experience. As our full-time, permanent* **People Operations Manager**, you’ll be the architect of that experience. You’ll lead the systems, processes, and insights that help our people thrive—so they can help children thrive.

**Your Opportunity to Make a Difference**

This is not your average operations role. You’ll be at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation, leading a passionate team to deliver people services that are human-centred, data-informed, and future-ready. From optimising HR systems to driving workforce insights, you’ll ensure our people practices are as impactful as our programs.
- What you’ll lead and love:_
- **Operational Excellence**
- Simplify, streamline, and elevate the employee experience across the full lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between.
- **People Insights & Analytics**
- Turn data into decisions. Lead the development of dashboards and reports that empower leaders and shape strategy.
- **Tech & Transformation**
- Be the product owner of our HR tech landscape. Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
- **Policy & Compliance**
- Keep us sharp, safe, and compliant. Lead policy development, monitor legislation, and ensure we’re always ahead of the curve.
- **Remuneration & Benefits**
- Lead our annual remuneration review and help shape a compelling, equitable rewards strategy.
- **Leadership & Culture**
- Inspire a high-performing team culture rooted in inclusion, agility, and service. Be a champion of collaboration across People & Culture, Finance, Tech, and beyond.

**What You’ll Bring**

Your deep expertise in leading people operations in a complex, values-driven environment is invaluable.
- This role requires: _
- Strong knowledge of HR systems, data governance, and compliance
- A passion for simplifying processes and improving employee experience
- Experience managing remuneration cycles and industrial relations frameworks
- A collaborative spirit and a commitment to continuous improvement
- A deep belief in the power of people to drive change

**Why Join Us?**

Because here, your work matters. You’ll be part of a global movement, surrounded by people who care deeply and act boldly. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact—not just on an organisation, but on the lives of children everywhere.

In addition, we also offer:

- Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
- Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Full salary packaging benefits (please
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

**Ready to Lead with Heart and Precision?**

now and help us build a workplace where people thrive—and children do too.

Applications close **COB Tuesday 24**th** June 2025.**

Position Description - People Operations Manager
- _We understand the need for work-life balance. We've advertised this role as permanent, full-time but if you're looking for something different, please let us know. We offer flexible hours, remote working, and individual flexibility plans to ensure we’re providing you a personalised career._
- Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the _Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_._
- Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation._
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Job Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Position Type

Full-time Permanent

Close Date

6/24/2025