Initiative – People & Culture Director Sydney | Full Time Shape the future of one of Australia's most respected media agencies. Initiative is entering a pivotal chapter. As part of Omnicom Media Australia, we're bringing together scale, capability and ambition to create something exceptional — and we're looking for a senior People & Culture leader to help shape what comes next.
As the Initiative People & Culture Director, you'll be the strategic advisor to Initiative's leadership team and the owner of the national people agenda. This is a senior partnering role with real scope, visibility and influence — focused on culture, leadership, capability, employee experience and the people priorities that will help Initiative grow through its next chapter.
Why this role? * Own the national People & Culture agenda for Initiative * Partner directly with senior leaders and influence business decisions * Play a key role in shaping culture, engagement and change during a period of transformation * Focus on strategic partnering, supported by central Talent Acquisition, Learning & Experience and People Operations capability * Join an award-winning agency known for creativity, innovation and a people-first culture What you'll do You'll work closely with Initiative's leadership team to bring a strong people lens to business decisions, challenge thinking where needed and turn people priorities into practical action. You'll help reset how People & Culture partners with the business: strategic, commercial, trusted and focused on impact. * Partner with leaders on workforce strategy, organisational design and culture * Coach and equip leaders to strengthen team performance,



engagement and accountability * Drive engagement, retention, recognition, wellbeing and employee experience initiatives * Support change, growth and transformation initiatives with clarity and care * Lead talent, succession, workforce planning and leadership capability conversations * Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and belonging * Use people insights and data to influence better business outcomes About you You're an experienced People & Culture leader who can operate with influence, judgement and commercial credibility. You're comfortable partnering with senior leaders, navigating ambiguity and helping a business move through change with confidence. * Significant HR or People & Culture leadership experience * A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships * Experience leading culture, engagement, change and organisational effectiveness work * Robust coaching, facilitation and leadership capability-building skills * Sound ER/IR judgement and confidence managing complex people matters * A collaborative, resilient and pragmatic approach, with the confidence to challenge respectfully Ready to make your mark? If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity to shape culture, influence strategy and help lead the next chapter of Initiative, we'd love to hear from you. This is a role for someone who wants to do meaningful people work at scale — with the mandate, support and ambition to make a genuine impact.
Apply now. Initiative is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

📌 People & Culture Director (Sydney)
🏢 Omnicom Group
📍 Sydney