Head of People

The Opportunity

• Full-time and Permanent
• Lead and inspire a team of HR Professionals
• Play a pivotal role in shaping culture and driving organisational performance
• Member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and WFH flexibility

At HenderCare, we're committed to making a difference across aged care, disability, and children's services. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of People & Culture to lead our people strategy and ensure we foster an engaged, motivated, and high-performing workforce.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR leader to partner with executives and leaders across the organisation to shape the employee experience, champion organisational culture, and deliver strategic initiatives that align with our vision and values.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services and Governance, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of People & Culture initiatives that drive organisational success.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Provide expert advice on HR, ER, WHS and organisational development matters.
• Partner with leaders to guide performance management, change management, and workforce planning.
• Manage complex industrial relations matters and support enterprise bargaining processes.
• Drive initiatives that support a safe, collaborative, and values-driven workplace.
• Oversee training design and delivery, ensuring compliance and alignment with workforce needs.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic people initiatives in complex environments. You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in Human Resources.
• Deep knowledge of HR, ER, WHS legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Proven success in managing complex people and culture matters, including conflict resolution and change management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• A growth mindset, resilience, and the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

So why choose HenderCare?

Make a Real Impact:Every role atHenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you're working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support

Grow your career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.

Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you'll feel supported, heard and empowered.

Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and an amazing Employee Assistant Ptogram to support your well-being in the role.

At HenderCare, we don't just fill roles—we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:

• Update your profile and apply through SEEK or via our career's website.
• Attach a current Resume/CV.
• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max) about you and why you'd be the ideal candidate for us.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 29 September at 11:59 pm

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