Yarra Valley Grammar is seeking an accomplished Head of People and Culture to join its Executive team and establish a contemporary, strategic People and Culture function that supports the School's workforce, culture and organisational priorities.
As the School's inaugural Head of People and Culture, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the function from the ground up, influencing how Yarra Valley Grammar approaches workforce planning, organisational structure, leadership capability and culture for the future.
About Yarra
Located on 30 hectares in Ringwood, Yarra Valley Grammar is home to more than 2,000 students and is renowned for strong academic ambition, rich co‐curricular opportunities and a community where every student is known and supported.
Yarra Valley Grammar is a leading independent co‐educational school in the Anglican tradition, educating students from Early Learning through to Year 12.
With a diverse workforce of approximately 750 people, the School is a significant and complex organisation with a positive, forward‐thinking culture and a strong commitment to its people.
Yarra Valley Grammar recognises that its people are fundamental to the experience and achievements of its students.
This appointment is an important investment in the School's future, strengthening organisational capability and ensuring its people, culture and workforce strategy continue to evolve alongside the School.
The Role
Working closely with the Principal and Executive,



the Head of People and Culture will establish and lead a contemporary People and Culture function, with responsibility for the full employee experience and the systems, structures and practices that support it.
You will provide strategic direction and hands‐on leadership across:
People & Culture strategy and workforce planning
Organisational design, transformation and change
Culture, engagement and employee wellbeing
Leadership capability and succession planning
Talent acquisition, development and retention
Industrial and employee relations, enterprise bargaining, policy and compliance
HR systems, analytics, remuneration and workforce insights
As a member of the Executive team, you will be a trusted adviser to the Principal and senior leaders, bringing contemporary thinking, sound judgement and a strong people lens to organisational decision‐making.
This is a role for a leader who can see the big picture while remaining connected to the practical realities of a complex organisation.
We are looking for someone excited by the opportunity to build capability, influence culture and create lasting organisational impact.
About You
You will be an experienced People and Culture leader who can set strategy,



translate it into action and build trust across a complex organisation.
You will bring significant senior HR leadership experience, with credibility across organisational design, workforce planning, industrial relations, talent, leadership development and culture.
Importantly, you will be someone who listens, builds trust and works collaboratively; someone able to navigate complexity, influence at an executive level and bring people with you through change.
Ideally, you will bring:
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience developing and implementing organisation‐wide people strategies
Strong expertise in employment law and industrial relations
Experience leading organisational design and significant change
Strong analytical, financial and workforce planning capability
Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
A genuine commitment to building engaged, high‐performing and people‐centred workplaces
For an experienced People and Culture leader seeking the chance to build, influence and leave a lasting organisational legacy, this is a significant executive leadership appointment.
Child Safety & Equal Opportunity Yarra Valley Grammar is committed to child safety and equal opportunity.
We promote and protect the interests of children and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
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