People and Culture Manager

The People and Culture Branch provides strategic and operational human resources leadership across the Public Trustee, fostering a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven organisational culture. The Manager, People and Culture, leads a team responsible for driving and delivering on workforce capability, culture, and change initiatives that align with the Public Trustee's strategic plan and the broader frameworks of the Attorney-General's Department (AGD).

The ASO8 Manager, People and Culture, is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer for the provision of:

• Strategic leadership and management of the People and Culture team, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused HR services.
• Development and implementation of workforce strategies, frameworks, and business practices that drive organisational performance and cultural improvement.
• Delivery of expert advice on complex HR, employee relations, industrial relations, and case management matters.
• Leadership of organisational change, workforce reform, and psychosocial safety initiatives.
• Collaboration with AGD Human Resources to ensure alignment of policies, procedures, and compliance across HR, WHS, and governance frameworks.
• Overseeing HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, workforce planning, learning and development, and workforce reporting.
• Driving initiatives that enhance leadership capability, employee engagement, and wellbeing.
• Representing the Public Trustee on HR-related committees, forums, and working groups across government.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven strategic leadership and HR management experience in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial relations, workforce planning, change management, and organisational development. High-level analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to deliver outcomes under broad direction.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive employee and industrial matters.
• Experience in driving culture, wellbeing, and psychosocial safety initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with executives, unions, and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities and deliver within defined timeframes.
• High resilience, adaptability, and integrity in managing competing demands.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related discipline (highly desirable) or equivalent professional experience.
• Recognised leadership or project management qualifications (desirable).

Please note psychometric testing will be required as part of the selection process.

What we can offer you

• Prime CBD location, with offices looking out over Victoria Square with convenient access to public transport and proximity to the central market.
• Flexible working arrangements that recognise the importance of work-life balance and help you manage your commitments.
• Impactful role where you contribute to continuous improvement efforts and deliver outstanding project outcomes, that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• A collaborative and hard-working team motivated to provide the best customer service.
• Ability to contribute to communities of practice, network and develop professionally.

If you're passionate about developing talent and driving cultural change, we want to hear from you Join us and help shape the future of Public Trustee while making a meaningful difference in our community.

About the Business

The Office of the Public Trustee (Public Trustee) operates as part of the Attorney-General's Department and was established on 1 January 1881, under the Public Trustee Act 1995 (SA). It offers services to South Australians, including will preparation, powers of attorney, and administration of deceased estates and trusts.  The Public Trustee is also responsible for managing the personal, legal, and financial affairs of individuals who are unable to handle these matters on their own. At the heart of our work is our commitment to protecting the wishes and interests of those we serve.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tammy Moffat, Chief Operating Officer, on or

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website

Applications close:02/12/2025 11:30 PM