- 12-month contract with opportunity for permanency
- Hybrid work model, with great workplace culture
- Work with an inclusive, supportive and collaborative team
This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
Our client, in the federal government sector, seeks an Assistant Director, People and Culture to be based in Melbourne CBD.
About the Role
Join our client as the EL 1 Assistant Director, People and Culture. Lead strategic HR initiatives at a time of significant transformation and help shape the future of HR as they transition to a new employment model. This role offers the opportunity for an HR Generalist to build HR foundations, support workforce transitions, and drive a range of HR functions critical to the client's future.
Key Opportunities
In this dynamic position, you will have the chance to:
- Shape the Future of HR : Design policies and strategies that define the client's workforce for years to come.
- Support Workforce Transition : Help transition from a secondment-based workforce to a direct employment model along with external consultants.
- Drive Change : Implement initiatives that enhance leadership capability, workforce planning, learning and development, performance and case management.
- Foster Inclusion : Lead programs that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Operate Autonomously : Take ownership of strategic HR initiatives and deliver impactful outcomes.
- Mentor and Coach : Guide and develop less experienced team members, fostering their professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Capability Development : Implement programs to build leadership skills and align workforce capabilities with strategic goals.
- Performance Management : Lead the performance management framework and support managers in evaluating performance.
- Culture, Wellbeing & Inclusion : Develop and execute diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, alongside wellbeing initiatives.
- Workforce Insights : Manage the People Survey, using data to shape HR programs and initiatives.
- HR Strategy & Workforce Planning : Contribute to workforce planning, ensuring HR initiatives align with organisational goals.
- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to integrate HR initiatives and enhance employee experience.
- Team Leadership : Provide direction and professional development for team members to ensure high-quality HR service delivery.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- HR Expertise : Proven experience in leading HR functions such as performance management, capability development, and leadership development.
- Strategic Thinking : Ability to align HR objectives with organisational goals while delivering operational outcomes.
- Leadership & Engagement : Experience in influencing senior leaders, managers, and employees to drive HR initiatives.
- Coaching & Mentoring : Strong leadership skills to develop and support team members in their HR careers.
- Professional Judgement : Capability to use HR analytics to inform policy and decision-making.
Why Join Our Client?
- Make an Impact : Be part of a team shaping employment strategy.
- Lead HR Transformation : Help build and embed HR foundations at a pivotal time for our client.
- Broad HR Scope : Gain exposure to multiple HR functions in a small, dynamic team.
- Inclusive Culture : Join a collaborative, diverse, and high-performing team committed to professional development.
In addition, our client offers:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Exposure to leading-edge technology in the sector
- A collaborative and impactful work environment
To Apply:
If you're excited about the opportunity to lead HR transformation at a time of industry evolution, we encourage you to apply today! If you have any further questions, please email .
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