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Interim Head of People

Port MelbourneFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Interim Head of People providing parental leave coverage and leading People, Talent, Performance & Capability portfolios for APAC and EU.

Role type

Senior IC People Leader (Interim)

Builds

People strategy, talent acquisition, performance cycles, remuneration governance, workforce planning, and global HR systems.

Domain

Medical Technology / Human Resources

Required skills

Business partnering, team leadership, performance and remuneration cycle management, talent acquisition, global HR systems, payroll, workforce planning, employment law

Preferred skills

Tertiary qualification in HRM, experience in Australia and international markets, executive/Board reporting

Technologies

Global HR systems, payroll systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team delivering business partnering and talent acquisition across APAC and the EU; Lead the annual performance and remuneration review cycles; Run remuneration and incentive governance; Progress capability, career development, talent and succession frameworks; Lead job architecture, organisational design and workforce planning; Lead employee engagement, onboarding and employee experience initiatives; Oversee global HR systems including APAC and EU payroll delivery; Provide trusted advice on employment law, policy and employee relations across jurisdictions; Escalate material matters to the CPO and maintain clear handover records.