Chief People, Culture and Learning Officer

Chief People, Culture and Learning Officer, Mater Group

Lead people transformation and workforce sustainability at Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider.

• Executive leadership role reporting to the Group Chief Executive

• Drive strategy across People, Culture and Learning for a purpose-led organisation

• Shape the future of healthcare workforce transformation in Queensland

Overview

Mater is seeking a visionary and dynamic human resources executive to take on the newly expanded role of Chief People, Culture and Learning Officer (CPCLO). This critical executive leadership role is based in Brisbane and reports directly to the Group Chief Executive, with responsibility for shaping and executing Mater's strategic people agenda.

This is an opportunity to lead Mater's people transformation journey - bringing together HR operations, organisational development, workforce planning, safety and wellbeing, and the enterprise strategy office into one cohesive and future-focused portfolio.

You will be instrumental in ensuring Mater's workforce is engaged, capable and inspired to deliver high-quality, compassionate care across its network of hospitals, research institutes and education facilities.

About Mater

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare service provider, delivering exceptional care to almost 700,000 patients annually across a network of 11 hospitals. With a rich heritage of responding to community need, Mater is nationally recognised for its leadership in health, education and research.

Our mission and values are central to everything we do - we put people first, lead with kindness, and strive for excellence together. Our people are the heartbeat of the organisation, and we are committed to providing them with the support, opportunity and leadership they need to thrive.

About the Role

As Chief People, Culture and Learning Officer, you will lead a diverse and high-performing team of over 90 FTE with oversight of a $15 million portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering Mater's People, Culture and Learning strategy in alignment with the organisation's goals, overseeing a broad range of functions including HR operations, recruitment, workforce planning, payroll, organisational development, safety, wellbeing, and diversity, equity and inclusion. The role also leads enterprise strategy and transformation and provides strategic advice to the CEO, executive team and Board. You will embed a culture of high performance, inclusion and accountability, while championing key transformation initiatives such as employee engagement and leadership capability development. A crucial aspect of the role involves building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with government, unions, regulators and other key partners. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this position plays a vital role in shaping Mater's long-term sustainability and positioning it as an employer of choice.

About You

You are a seasoned HR leader with deep expertise in transformation, people strategy and organisational development. You bring strong commercial acumen, strategic foresight and a genuine passion for delivering impactful workforce outcomes.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable)

• Minimum 7 years' experience in senior executive HR leadership within complex, multidisciplinary Hospital, Health or Aged Care setttings.

• A proven track record of leading strategy, major transformation and workforce initiatives

• Strong understanding of labour market and workforce trends, particularly in healthcare, not-for-profit or government sectors

• A collaborative, mission-driven leadership style and commitment to Mater's values

Why Join Mater

At Mater, you will join a bold and compassionate organisation that is innovating for the future of healthcare. You will be part of a values-driven executive team and enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture that empowers people to achieve their best.

We offer:

• Salary packaging benefits

• Leading career development and learning opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements

• A workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

How to Apply

If you are ready to shape the future of people, culture and learning in one of Australia's leading healthcare organisations, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply via our bespoke microsite with a one to two-page cover letter and your CV. To learn more, visit:

For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Laurence Sims, Principal Consultant | *** | *************
Chris Davies, Managing Director | *** | ************