We have had an exciting opportunity come through from an independent school within the Lower North Shore, known for its strong academic reputation and values led community. With a proud history spanning more than a century, the school combines tradition with a contemporary, service oriented approach to how it supports its people. It is a values based organisation with a genuine commitment to staff development, wellbeing and a positive, high performing culture.
About the role
As Director of People & Culture, you will be the school's senior executive leader for people, workplace culture and employment practice, and a trusted adviser to a Head of School who is highly engaged, hands on and operates an open door policy. You will lead a broad People & Culture function spanning workforce strategy, talent acquisition, employee and industrial relations, organisational development, wellbeing, HR systems and governance. This is a five year appointment, renewable by mutual agreement, and a genuine opportunity to shape strategy at the executive table while building the systems, capability and culture that support a large, complex workforce. The role is expected to commence in Term 4 by mutual agreement.
Duties
Develop and lead the organisation wide People & Culture strategy
Provide expert,



independent advice to the Head of School and leadership team on workforce risk, employee relations and organisational change.
Lead complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance and conduct issues.
Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning and retention strategies
Lead, coach and develop a capable People & Culture team, including direct oversight of HR systems, reporting and governance.
Requirements
Substantial senior leadership experience across a broad People & Culture portfolio in a complex, values based organisation.
Contemporary expertise in Australian employment law, industrial relations, enterprise agreements and modern awards.
Demonstrated experience leading complex workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
Current Working With Children Check clearance, or the capacity to obtain and maintain one.
A genuine appreciation for working within a Catholic school community and its values.
Perks of the role
Market-competitive salary package with salary packaging options
Complimentary lunch provided daily
Christmas shutdown period
Free onsite parking and close to public transport
Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development
A range of employee wellbeing services
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📌 Director Of People & Culture (Sydney)
🏢 Cox Purtell Staffing Services
📍 Sydney