Woods & Co Recruitment
is excited to be recruiting for a
People and Culture Manager
within a leading provider of commercial cleaning services that prioritise social impact and community wellbeing. This role is based at our client's office located in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne. The organisation specialises in working with social and community housing, aged care, disability services, and other sectors where sensitivity and compassion are paramount.
We are seeking an experienced People and Culture professional to take ownership of this pivotal position within a values-driven company dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to lead human resources strategies, support a dedicated team, and foster a caring, community-focused workplace. We are eager to connect with compassionate leaders who excel in engagement, employee development, and working within sensitive environments.
What's in it for you?
Competitive remuneration package between $120,000 and $140,000 + Super
Company Car & Fuel Card
Emphasis on career progression and professional development
Supportive and positive work culture that values job satisfaction
Prospect to own and develop the People and Culture function over time
Support for working across different sites within social and community sectors
Involvement in projects from build-through to run testing
Focus on building strong relationships and staff engagement through tools like Pulse surveys
What you'll do:
Lead and manage the People and Culture function, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives
Travel regularly to support and visit on-site operations in social and community housing, aged care,



and disability sectors
Build, develop, and maintain effective relationships across the employee lifecycle (18, 12, 5-year milestones)
Oversee testing and project execution related to HR strategies and initiatives
Support staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including conducting Pulse surveys and fostering a positive workplace culture
Own and evolve the role to promote continuous improvement and organisational growth within a compassionate framework
Manage relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment with community and sector standards
What we're looking for:
Proven experience in a People and Culture, HR, or HR Management role managing teams of around 30 staff or more
Demonstrated longevity of 5+ years at previous positions, with 2–3 in similar leadership roles
Experience supporting HR functions within community, aged care, disability, or social housing sectors
Strong relationship management skills with a focus on community and stakeholder engagement
Ability to support employee life cycles, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives with sensitivity and care
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, compassionate approach
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications, no matter age or status, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 People And Culture Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Woods
📍 Melbourne