Manager People & Engagement

Manager People & Engagement

Full Time - Ongoing
Ballarat Location
Attractive Salary $125-135k + super + salary packaging
Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Cafs is seeking an accomplished, values-led Manager People & Engagement to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal point in the organisation’s workforce evolution, supporting the people who deliver services for children, young people, families and communities.

This is a highly visible management role, translating executive workforce strategy into practical operational priorities, service standards and ways of working, and providing operational insights and reporting that support decision-making.

About the Position

You will lead and oversee a multidisciplinary People & Engagement function and provide high quality operational leadership, advice and support across:

- Organisational culture and engagement
- Workforce capability, attraction and retention
- Inclusion and diversity
- Leadership development and learning
- Industrial relations and employment frameworks
- Business partnering
- Employee wellbeing, safety and compliance

About You

- Demonstrated history building high-performing teams and leading change in a values-led, inclusive and outcomes-focused way
- Robust operational and commercial acumen with experience leading workforce and people services in complex organisations
- Management experience in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related disciplines
- Experience implementing people frameworks and service models that support performance and sustainability
- Proven ability to improve service delivery models, systems and organisation-wide practices
- Strong understanding of workforce systems, risk and compliance
- Practical,



evidence-informed leadership style with sound judgement
- Collaborative leadership approach aligned to Cafs values
- Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or related field (AHRI desirable)

About Cafs

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We deliver more than 50 programs supporting children, young people, families and communities across the Central Highlands.

Our practice is underpinned by Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) and guided by our values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity.

What We Offer

- A values-led organisation with a strong community reputation
- A cohesive and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Chance to lead workforce, wellbeing, capability and culture initiatives
- Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

How to Apply

Applications close 25th July 2026.

Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

For further information, contact Jen Allen, People & Engagement at [email protected].

Please note applications may be reviewed as received. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to relevant background checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our recruitment process includes panel discussions, and some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact [email protected].

📌 Manager People & Engagement (Victoria)
🏢 Child & Family Services Ballarat
📍 Victoria