Use your experience to make a difference
Shape strategy & lead exciting transformation initiatives during a period of growth
Flexible work options incl. hybrid work + paid 'wellbeing day' every quarter
Lead progressive HR & WHS functions within a values-driven organisation creating lasting impact in people's lives.
BHC is an independent, not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing. We provide affordable housing to vulnerable members of the community and have a strong growth mindset - we like to push the envelope and are working to significantly grow the provision of affordable housing to meet the real community need. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us on that journey, undertake meaningful work and contribute to making a real difference.
BHC is recognised for its engaged workforce, supportive culture and progressive people practices. The role provides an opportunity to build on those strong foundations while continuing to evolve organisational capability, employee experience, leadership practices and workforce outcomes in line with organisational priorities.
As an integral member of BHC's Senior Leadership Team, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and growing organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives. The opportunity presents at a very exciting time of growth as we work to deliver on our two strategic goals of "Growing the supply of affordable housing" and "Supporting residents and communities to thrive".
More about the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of People and Safety leads BHC's Human Resources and Work Health & Safety functions across Brisbane Housing Company and its subsidiaries, including Elevate Residential.
We are seeking an exceptional people leader who combines deep Human Resources and Industrial Relations expertise with a genuine commitment to developing others, building trusted relationships and fostering a positive, values-aligned culture.
The role provides strategic leadership, direction and advice across the Human Resources and Work Health & Safety functions, ensuring progressive people, governance and safety practices continue to evolve in support of organisational priorities and a Queensland-based workforce of approximately 100 employees. Working in partnership with leaders across the organisation, the Head of People and Safety plays a critical role in attracting, developing and retaining a capable, engaged and values-aligned workforce while building on BHC's foundations as a values-driven organisation with progressive people practices.
Key areas of focus include:
Providing sound advice and guidance to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on workforce, organisational capability, culture, leadership and people-related matters.
Leading and contributing to significant organisational initiatives and transformation projects that support organisational growth, employee experience and continuous improvement, including implementation of a recent leadership development program and HR systems initiatives.
Leading organisational approaches to talent management, leadership development and workforce capability.
Supporting the delivery of responsive,



high-quality Human Resources and Work Health & Safety services that enable leaders and employees to succeed.
Providing expert leadership on employee relations, industrial relations and employment risk matters, including complex and organisationally sensitive issues.
Providing strategic oversight of Work Health & Safety and supporting a proactive and maturing safety culture.
Supporting the CEO with Board and Board Committee matters relating to people, workforce, governance and remuneration.
Leading the ongoing development of HR and WHS governance frameworks, systems, policies and practices.
The role directly leads the Human Resources Manager and Work Health & Safety Manager and provides broader leadership, mentoring and support across the Human Resources and Work Health & Safety functions, including two indirect reports.
For a full
Position Description
, please visit the Careers section of our website (available shortly).
Our offices are 333 Ann Street, Brisbane CBD with a parking space on offer. As a contemporary organisation that genuinely values the employee experience, we offer staff the option to work from home up to two days per week if desired and practical in their role.
About you
You are an experienced Human Resources leader with deep expertise in Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and complex workplace matters. You combine sound judgement, discretion and practical advice with the ability to build trusted relationships and support leaders through challenging and often nuanced people matters.
Above all, you are an exceptional people leader. You genuinely enjoy developing others, building trusted relationships and creating environments where people can do their best work. While you are commercially aware and outcomes-focused, you lead with empathy, authenticity and integrity, and understand that sustainable organisational success is achieved through people.
One aspect that makes this opportunity particularly special is the team you will lead. BHC's HR & WHS team is well regarded across the organisation and was recently recognised as the recipient of the Property Council of Australia's Queensland **** People First Award. The award reflects what can be achieved through collaboration, shared purpose and a genuine commitment to our people. We are looking for a leader who will value and build upon those foundations while supporting the continued growth and development of the team.
To be successful in this role, you also will likely possess:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations or a related discipline. CPHR or FCPHR certification will be highly regarded.
Significant senior Human Resources leadership experience across multiple HR disciplines.
Experience managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations and organisational risk (within the context of mid-sized, complex organisations).
Experience supporting organisational change, leadership development and capability initiatives.
Highly developed stakeholder engagement,



relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organisation.
A track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering positive workplace cultures.
Experience leading or partnering closely with a Work Health & Safety function, including oversight of WHS governance, risk management and organisational safety performance, will be highly regarded.
A healthy dose of personal resilience and a sense of humour.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference through meaningful work and contribute to an organisation whose purpose is to create homes, empower lives and enable transformation.
Why join our team?
At BHC there is a clear focus on a good working culture (including work-life balance, flexible work options) with many staff having worked in the organisation long-term. As a mission-based organisation that provides housing for people on lower incomes, values-based people tend to be drawn to working with BHC.
There are plenty of professional development opportunities (formal and informal), and a robust history of internal promotions and movement across teams. All staff have access to an individual professional development budget of $2,000 every two years. Longevity of tenure is for the same reason staff are attracted to the organisation - because they enjoy making a difference and are given autonomy and ownership.
Staff also have access to generous salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay including $15,900 of your salary tax-free every year, plus $2,650 tax-free that can be put towards holiday accommodation or meals/entertainment; and novated leasing options. Discounts at major retailers on groceries, fuel, technology and phone bills to fashion, restaurants and entertainment is also available through our Flare Benefits program to help you save every day with well-known brands.
Access to pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 year, that is portable within the community services sector.
Your wellbeing matters to us. You will receive access to a paid 'wellbeing day' off each quarter to relax, rebalance and focus on your health and wellbeing; an ex-gratia paid day over Christmas, adaptable work arrangements, fortnightly massages and reflexology, social events during work hours, proactive mental health support including workshops, a holistic wellbeing program for staff and their families including nutritional and financial support, legal guidance and counselling, and a market-leading gender-neutral parental leave policy offering up to 14 weeks' full pay in addition to government paid parental leave to support equality and inclusivity. At BHC we have a shared commitment to a work environment where everyone can belong. We are proud to have an employee led committee, BRIDGE (Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth and Equity) who actively support the priorities that are important to our staff.
The office workplace is modern with a culture that reflects our core values of making a difference, working with integrity, supporting each other, working safely, our differences, being accountable and delivering quality, and celebrating achievements.
We invite you to visit BHC's website to learn more about BHC.
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📌 Head Of People And Safety (Brisbane)
🏢 BHC Creating Liveable Communities
📍 Brisbane