About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering

- Access to Salary Packaging
- 12% Superannuation
- Supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Free onsite parking

We are seeking an experienced and values driven Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership of the HR function across BDAC. This is a senior executive role reporting directly to the CEO and playing a critical role in strengthening a culturally safe, accountable and engaged workforce that delivers positive outcomes for Community. About the role The Director of Human Resources leads end to end HR strategy and operations across BDAC, ensuring people, culture and Community are central to all decisions. This role balances empathy with accountability and provides hands on leadership across recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, wellbeing, policy, governance and compliance. You will partner closely with the CEO, Operational Leadership team, managers and staff to build people management capability, manage risk and support organisational growth,



while embedding BDAC’s values and commitment to self-determination.

Key responsibilities

- Provide leadership and oversight of all HR functions including recruitment, performance management, capability development, employee relations, organisational design, wellbeing and workers compensation
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including engagement with Fair Work, WorkSafe and WorkCover
- Lead change processes including restructures, policy implementation, system reviews and HR projects
- Develop and implement HR and workforce strategies aligned to BDAC’s strategic direction
- Provide high level strategic advice on organisational design, capability, performance, employee relations and wellbeing
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards and regulatory obligations
- Maintain robust governance over employment decisions, remuneration, job architecture and delegated authority
- Lead development and implementation of contemporary HR policies, processes and systems
- Lead initiatives that enhance organisational culture, engagement, retention and wellbeing
- Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes, build leadership capability and improve staff outcomes

About you You are an experienced, values driven and collaborative HR leader, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining practical and hands on. You are comfortable navigating complexity,



supporting leaders through difficult matters and embedding culturally informed HR practices in a community services organisation.

You will bring:

- A minimum of 10 years’ operational HR experience
- Proven experience in a senior or strategic HR leadership role (community services, ACCO or NFP experience highly regarded)
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and HR best practice
- Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Sound judgement with the ability to balance risk, relationships, fairness and outcomes
- Experience delivering change, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS (ELMO highly regarded)

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field (or significant relevant experience)
- Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations is highly desirable

How to Apply If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role by Friday 4th of October 2026.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact Katherine Hietbrink on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email to [email protected]

BDAC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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