At the Administrative Review Tribunal, we are committed to creating opportunities for you to fulfil your ambitions and thrive.

Lead. Influence. Improve | Join us as Director, People and Culture Operations

We are looking for an experienced senior HR leader who knows that excellent People and Culture Operations is about much more than process. This role will suit someone who can see the bigger picture without losing sight of delivery, bring clarity to complex issues, challenge traditional ways of working and develop practical solutions that work for both our people and the organisation.

This exciting, full-time hybrid opportunity is available on an ongoing basis within Corporate Services, People and Culture and can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.

About the opportunity

As Director, People and Culture Operations you will lead a broad and important operational portfolio spanning workplace relations, health, safety and wellbeing, HR systems, and pay and conditions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Corporate Officer, you will lead Assistant Directors and their teams, providing strategic leadership and authoritative advice on some of the Tribunal’s most complex workforce matters.

You will bring strong people leadership, sound judgement, and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable leading people, navigating ambiguity, managing risk and influencing senior decision-makers, while identifying opportunities to make People and Culture services more accessible, responsive, and streamlined.

Working in partnership with the Director, People and Culture Strategy,



you will help translate strategic workforce priorities into effective operational practice and contribute to the implementation of the Tribunal’s Workforce Strategy, Enterprise Agreement and Corporate Plan, ensuring our people operations support both organisational priorities and a positive employee experience.

This is an opportunity to shape how People and Culture operations are delivered across the Tribunal, leading capable teams, improving the way we work and ensuring our people receive practical, responsive and high-quality support.

About the Tribunal:

The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website, About us | Administrative Review Tribunal

What we offer:

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our excellent incentives include:

- flexible working options and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
- salary packaging options




- access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations, and free eye tests.
- generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.

At the Administrative Review Tribunal, we are committed to creating opportunities for you to fulfil your ambitions and thrive.

Lead. Influence. Improve | Join us as Director, People and Culture Operations

We are looking for an experienced senior HR leader who knows that excellent People and Culture Operations is about much more than process. This role will suit someone who can see the bigger picture without losing sight of delivery, bring clarity to complex issues, challenge traditional ways of working and develop practical solutions that work for both our people and the organisation.

This exciting, full time hybrid opportunity is available on an ongoing basis within Corporate Services, People and Culture and can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.

About the opportunity

As Director, People and Culture Operations you will lead a broad and important operational portfolio spanning workplace relations, health, safety and wellbeing, HR systems, and pay and conditions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Corporate Officer, you will lead Assistant Directors and their teams, providing strategic leadership and authoritative advice on some of the Tribunal’s most complex workforce matters.

You will bring strong people leadership, sou

📌 Director, People and Culture Operations (Sydney)
🏢 Administrative Review Tribunal
📍 Sydney