General Manager, People

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Engineersaustralia Full time

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One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 140,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

At Engineers Australia, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As General Manager, People, you will lead our people strategy, shaping a high-performing workforce that drives our organisation's success. This is an opportunity to make a real impact—enhancing capability, fostering an exceptional employee experience, and strengthening our One EA culture. In this role, you will play a key part in strategic workforce planning, ensuring our teams are set up for success now and into the future. You'll empower our people to thrive, creating an environment where they can bring their best selves to work while embodying our Values and Culture Mindset shifts. In this hands-on role, you will also be empowered to drive meaningful change daily, working alongside exceptional talent and individuals who genuinely care, allowing you to make a significant impact. If you're passionate about building engaged, future-ready teams and driving meaningful change, this is the opportunity for you

Location

This role can be based at any of our office locations across Australia, with a preference for Melbourne, Canberra, or Brisbane. We support a hybrid and flexible working model to promote a healthy work-life balance.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Strategy development and execution: Align People Strategy with overall business and transformation goals, driving initiatives that support EA's strategy.
  • Leadership of People Functions: Lead EA's People functions including business partnering, operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, operations and payroll services; ensuring collaboration across teams.
  • Strategic Advisory and Coaching: Act as a strategic advisor to the Group Executive People & Workplace, Executive Team and People Leaders, offering coaching to build leadership capability, manage performance, and enhance engagement.
  • Talent Acquisition and Retention: Oversee talent acquisition to attract, engage, and retain top talent, and strengthen EA's employer brand and value proposition.
  • Employee Experience and Engagement: Develop communication strategies to improve employee experience and engagement across the organisation.
  • Talent Management: Execute the People Plan to drive high performance and capability building through talent management and development programs.
  • Culture: strengthening our OneEA culture, supporting cultural clarity and effective ways of working across the organisation.
  • Compliance: Lead initiatives to build EA's culture, ensure compliance with legislation, manage employee relations, and monitor key People metrics.

Your success in this role will be defined by evolving a strategic, high-performing People function that drives organisational effectiveness, fosters a high-performance culture, and supports EA's long-term success and strategic goals.

Here's what we're looking for:

  • Qualifications and Experience: Tertiary qualifications in HRM, psychology, business, or a related field, or extensive knowledge and experience is critical in contemporary HR practices.
  • Expertise: as a seasoned General Manager, you should be proficient in leading and managing various HR functions like talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, people operations, and payroll services. The role requires an individual with experience in overseeing and driving strategy for these key areas.
  • Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage stakeholders, foster collaborative relationships, and advise EA's Executive and Leadership Teams on innovative HR practices.
  • Coaching and Business Partnering: Strong coaching experience and the ability to partner with business leaders in complex organisations, adapting to change with an agile, growth-oriented mindset.
  • Leadership and HR Initiatives: Experience leading HR initiatives across workforce planning, culture, performance, employee experience, change management, and development, while managing team with competing priorities.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

  • At Engineers Australia, our people are the driving force behind everything we do.
  • As a senior leader, you will be rewarded with competitive remuneration and salary packaging that reflects your expertise and the value you bring.
  • We offer generous paid leave options, including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave, to ensure you maintain balance and well-being.
  • Our hybrid working model supports a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to excel both personally and professionally.
  • We are dedicated to supporting your continued growth, offering abundant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within Engineers Australia.
  • Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture where you can make an impact, influence change, and lead with confidence and purpose.

Ready to apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your cover letter, outlining why you're the ideal candidate for this role, along with your resume by COB on 10th March 2025. Please note that this position is subject to a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants.

Thank you for considering a career with us.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources, Strategy/Planning, and Management
  • Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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