- Create the experiences people remember.
- Bring established frameworks to life through action & influence.
- Shape opportunities empowering people to thrive throughout their journey.

The best workplaces don't just happen. They're built through great leaders, meaningful employee experiences, inclusive cultures and people who genuinely care about helping others thrive.

The Gordon is on an exciting journey of transformation across its people experience. This is an prospect to help shape the next chapter, creating meaningful impact for employees at every stage of their career journey. You’ll play a pivotal part in connecting strategy with delivery, bringing workforce initiatives to life and creating outcomes making a genuine difference for our people and organisation.

Reporting directly to the Chief of People Experience, you'll lead a diverse portfolio spanning talent acquisition, employee experience, workforce development, learning, equity, inclusion and belonging. You'll connect the dots across the employee lifecycle and create meaningful experiences which help our people grow, succeed and feel connected to purpose.

We’re not looking for someone to redesign the framework. We're looking for someone who can activate, enable and elevate.

Someone who knows great ideas only create impact when they’re bought to life.

Are you energised by turning ideas into action?

Do you thrive on building relationships, influencing leaders and creating opportunities for people to succeed?

Are you the kind of leader who prefers being out in the business rather than behind a desk?

About The Role This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll bring people strategies to life across The Gordon. Partnering closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll drive initiatives enhancing capability, strengthening employee experience and supporting organisational transformation. You'll lead a talented team, champion meaningful change and create opportunities allowing our people to grow, thrive and perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

- Lead and enhance initiatives across the employee lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding through to development, wellbeing and career growth.
- Champion equity,



inclusion and belonging outcomes, including leading the organisation's Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) and supporting Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitments.
- Partner with leaders across the business to deliver workforce initiatives creating meaningful engagement and opportunity for employees.
- Drive change, reform and continuous improvement activities which strengthen the employee experience and organisational capability.
- Build strong connections across the People, Safety and Culture function to create a seamless and contemporary people experience.

If this interests you and you want to find out more, take a look at the Position Description! About You You're an experienced people professional who understands great workplaces are built through meaningful experiences, genuine connection and opportunities for growth. You bring broad HR capability, a passion for organisational development and a strong understanding of what helps people thrive at work. You're equally comfortable facilitating workshops, leading initiatives, partnering with stakeholders or supporting talent and capability programs. Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys making things happen. You know how to take an idea, build momentum and deliver outcomes creating lasting impact.

You’ll Bring

- Demonstrated success leading functional change, employee experience, workforce capability or talent initiatives within a mid sized organisation.
- Broad HR generalist capability across talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, workforce planning and employee experience.
- Proven experience leading change, reform, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives in a team environment.
- Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
- Energy,



curiosity and a people-first mindset focused on creating meaningful workforce outcomes.

If you're passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences, leading meaningful change and helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you! Please note, candidate reviews and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, so get your application in now so you don’t miss this great role.

Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. What’s next? Applications close 27 September 2026 @ 11:30pm

Salary Range Management Contract | $140,000.00 + Superannuation

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone can thrive. We value equal opportunity, accessibility, and authenticity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role.

If you need reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Careers and Talent team via [email protected] or +61 3 5225 0870.

The Gordon As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation who values collaboration, diversity and the power of education. By joining us, you’ll become part of a thriving community committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education.

We are the Gordon | We bring our best | We create the future | We are student minded As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback which resonates throughout the year.

All positions require a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and along with background checks. You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position. The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation and aligns with the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards .

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