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Head of People and Culture

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead HR for a values-driven state government organisation with a seasonal workforce across regional sites.

Role type

Head of People & Culture (HR Director)

Builds

People strategy execution, workforce planning, leadership capability, and compliance frameworks.

Domain

Public sector / Tourism and outdoor recreation

Required skills

Strategic workforce planning, Leadership development (OD/L&D), Industrial relations (IR) expertise, Change management, Team leadership, Compliance management, Stakeholder engagement, HRIS utilization, Succession planning, Consultative leadership

Preferred skills

Public sector experience, Commercial mindset, Enterprise agreement negotiation experience, Knowledge of Employment Hero/JobAdder/Microsoft Copilot

Responsibilities

Lead the P&C function and set its rhythm, Roll out workforce planning and succession frameworks, Lift leadership capability across sites, Grow the learning and development space, Manage ER, IR and compliance, Build relationships with government stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC