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
* Strong 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 chance 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.

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