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Chief People Officer Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Permanent, Full time Melbourne, Victoria Victoria Close Date: September 3, 2026 23:59 AEST REF: MIScpo0826

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Lead MISA’s people strategy as a key Executive Leadership Team member, advising the CEO and Board on culture, performance and organisational change.

Oversee the full employee lifecycle, delivering workforce planning, talent attraction, capability development, retention and workplace relations.

Build a high-performing, inclusive team while driving contemporary HR programs, compliance and innovative people solutions that support growth.

The Position As Chief People Officer (CPO), you will play a pivotal role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership position, responsible for shaping and driving the people agenda across the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA). You will provide expert advice and stewardship on all aspects of organisational performance and culture, including leadership, staff engagement, capability development and organisational change initiatives.

Your remit covers the full employee lifecycle from attraction and selection, through development and retention, to departures ensuring MISA’s workforce capability needs are identified, addressed and sustained. You will lead the design and delivery of contemporary people strategies, policies and programs, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability and ownership. As a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO and colleagues on the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide high‑quality, impartial and timely counsel on current and emerging people and organisational management issues, considering associated risks and implications. You will also oversee workplace relations, negotiate workplace agreements,



manage HR data and reporting systems and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industrial instruments.

The CPO will mentor and develop a high‑performing, inclusive skilled team, actively building capability to support current and future organisational success. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven HR leader with a track record in organisational and cultural change and the ability to deliver innovative people solutions in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment.

The Organisation The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA) is an industry‑owned, industry‑led not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to addressing skills and workforce challenges for Australia’s manufacturing sector. MISA operates the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Council, serving as the industry’s voice and championing the vital role manufacturing plays at the heart of the Australian economy.

MISA is at the forefront of workforce development, working collaboratively with employers, unions, trainers, learners and governments nationwide. The organisation is committed to building a skilled workforce for both today and the future, developing contemporary vocational education and training products and mapping career pathways across education sectors. MISA’s key functions include acting as a source of intelligence on industry issues, building enduring relationships with stakeholders, supporting collaboration between industry and training providers and driving sector‑wide workforce planning.

As a growing organisation, MISA is passionate about supporting the development of skilled workforces that enable modern manufacturing and associated industries to thrive. Joining MISA means being part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to making a real impact on Australia's manufacturing workforce and its future.

For more information on the organisation visit: https://manufacturingalliance.org.au/

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