Head of HR

Shape the future of ADF Careers—Lead a transformative People Strategy that drives culture, values and performance.

• Champion values, inclusion & innovation to build a thriving, purpose-led workplace
• Own the evolution of a future-ready HR and L&D function
• Drive culture, capability and compliance across ADF Careers
• Canberra Location

Take the lead in one of the most dynamic HR and Training environments in Australia. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape people capability, drive training excellence, and influence outcomes that matter to Defence, to Adecco, and to the nation.

Details about the Client

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.

ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people's need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we'll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it's like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Job Description

As Head of Human Resources and Training, you will lead the delivery of people and training strategies across the Adecco-DFR partnership. You will provide strategic advice to the Managing Director and leadership team, oversee HR operations & business partnering, and ensure compliance with Defence and contractual requirements. You will drive workforce capability, manage a high-performing team, and ensure tailored training is developed and delivered for both Adecco and Defence personnel. Your work will directly influence organisational performance, culture, and strategic alignment across the DFR environment.

You will:

• Act as the key people partner to the Managing Director, providing strategic counsel on organisational design, workforce strategy, and leadership capability to enable enterprise goals.
• Partner with Heads of Function (HoFs) to align people and culture initiatives with business priorities, co-designing solutions that drive performance, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Lead the People & Culture strategy, ensuring it reflects organisational values, future workforce needs, and enterprise growth objectives.
• Embed behavioural competencies across the employee lifecycle to build a consistent, high-performance, values-led culture.
• Oversee all aspects of HR delivery, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, succession, and compliance.
• Drive the Learning & Development agenda and elevate leadership capability across the organisation, embedding coaching and growth mindsets.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, leading enterprise programs such as Indigenous participation, gender equity, and veteran employment.
• Use workforce analytics and insights to inform strategic decisions and track the impact of people initiatives.
• Lead a high-performing HR and Training function, building internal capability and ensuring scalable, consistent delivery.
• Represent the people voice in enterprise change, transformation, and cultural initiatives, ensuring people impact is prioritised.

Candidate's Profile

If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.

Your background will demonstrate:

• Proven success managing a HR Business Partner (HRBP) function
• Strong background in delivering HR services and training in corporate and/or public sector settings
• Broad expertise across all HR functions including employee relations, change management, diversity & inclusion, compensation & benefits, organisational development, and training
• Exceptional leadership, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative approach with a solutions-focused mindset
• Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Excellent communication, consulting, coaching, and presentation skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resource Management or related field

To apply for this position, you must be an
Australian citizen
and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

How to apply

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email or call for a confidential conversation.

To
apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on 17 September 2025.
It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.