NTRO is looking for an accomplished People & Culture leader to help shape the next stage of our organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, Executive and Board, this senior executive-level role will lead NTRO's people strategy and provide trusted advice across culture, leadership, workforce capability and risk.

You will bring broad senior HR experience across organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance and reward, succession and governance, together with strong judgement and the ability to influence at the highest levels.

This Senior Leadership Role Will Be Responsible For

- Developing and delivering NTRO's enterprise People & Culture strategy

- Advising senior leaders on workforce, culture, leadership and people risk

- Leading organisational design, workforce planning and capability initiatives

- Overseeing employee relations, performance, reward, succession and workforce governance

- Ensuring compliance with employment, regulatory and governance requirements

- Strengthening leadership capability and organisational culture

- Leading and developing a high-performing People & Culture function

- Using workforce data and insights to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement

About you

You will be an experienced People & Culture leader with demonstrated capability in enterprise HR strategy, executive-level advisory, employee relations, organisational design, workforce governance and change. You will bring strong judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence and constructively challenge senior leaders.

Essential Skills And Experience

- Strategic People & Culture leadership - demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise people strategies aligned to organisational priorities.





- Executive and Board advisory - strong judgement, credibility and influence at senior leadership and Board level.

- Organisational design and workforce capability - experience across organisation design, workforce planning, leadership capability and succession.

- Workforce risk and governance - robust capability across employee relations, compliance, people risk and governance.

- Change and stakeholder leadership - proven ability to influence, challenge and lead complex organisational change.

- People function leadership - ability to build high-performing P&C; teams, scalable systems and data-informed practices.

Non-Negotiable Skills:

- Irish roots highly regarded, with bonus points for a Northern accent
- A fabulous sense of humour and an appropriately glamorous presence

- Naturally social, with a proven commitment to long lunches and a well-chilled Pinot Grigio

We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People

- Opportunities to work with globally recognised experts, who offer one-on-one mentorship and support throughout your career.

- Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take home pay work better for you and your family

- Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace





- Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important

- Tailored career development that supports your aspirations with a clear step-by-step guide for progression within the organisation

- Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members

- Well established social club in almost all offices with regular activities, quiz nights and tournaments to keep you busy!

Every role at NTRO is meaningful, are you ready for yours?

At NTRO we are proud to continually attract leading minds within the Transport infrastructure and research areas. We host a culturally and gender diverse work environment and we celebrate workforce diversity while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams of professionals from all over the world. We strongly encourage applications from Women looking to make an impact within the STEM arena.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role?

We recognise you may have a diverse set of skills, work experiences, and life experiences that can greatly enhance the ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align with the criteria we still encourage you to submit your application.

NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.

- Please ensure you attached your CV, attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page) addressing why you would be perfect for this role and what you would be hoping to get out of it, and answer the screening questions provided.

📌 Head of People and Performance (Melbourne)
🏢 NTRO - National Transport Research Organisation
📍 Melbourne