Head of People & Culture

Location: Sydney, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent

We are representing a leading organisation in the entertainment sector, currently seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People & Culture to lead the function and shape the future of its people strategy.

This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to join a energetic, creative and fast-paced environment. You’ll be partnering with an executive team and leading HR across both production and corporate functions, with a strong focus on engagement, culture, change, and operational HR delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own and deliver the end-to-end People & Culture strategy across the organisation
- Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team, influencing business direction through a people-first lens
- Lead employee relations and industrial relations matters with confidence and sensitivity
- Embed initiatives focused on organisational culture, talent development, and leadership capability
- Provide strategic workforce planning and support during times of change and transformation




- Coach and guide leaders at all levels across people practices
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal frameworks

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

- Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally as a Head of People & Culture or equivalent
- Strong ER/IR experience with the ability to manage complexity within casual and freelance-heavy workforces
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building credibility and trust at all levels
- Proven ability to lead both strategy and operations with a hands-on, adaptable approach
- Experience within the media, entertainment, or creative sectors is highly desirable

This is a pivotal role in a business where people truly matter, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, creative environments and brings clarity, influence, and calm to complexity.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please contact Shane O’Neill at Civitas Talent. Applications are currently open, we encourage interests candidates to apply!

📌 Head Of People + Culture (Sydney)
🏢 Civitastalent
📍 Sydney