First Nations Talent and Culture Lead

Job Description

About Us At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join ANZ’s Talent & Culture Division, to lead ANZ’s efforts to support First Nations employees, drive safety and inclusion and build cultural capability within the bank. This role will play a pivotal role in driving the delivery of ANZ’s Australian First Nations Strategy across two priorities: improving First Nations representation and experience, and building cultural intelligence and capability across the broader ANZ workforce. This role will lead a team with direct responsibility for the design and delivery of relevant initiatives, while also collaborating with stakeholders across Talent & Culture and the bank to deliver meaningful change. Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours. Role Location: any capital city, Melbourne or Sydney preferredRole Type: Permanent, Full-time What will your day look like? As the Head of First Nations Talent & Culture Lead, you are accountable for: Leadership & Strategy: Lead, influence and execute ANZ's people priorities for First Nations employment, including First Nations recruitment, retention, and professional development, and broader workforce cultural capability. Internal and external partnering: Develop strong relationships with internal and external partners to design, influence and deliver strategic programs of work with measurable impact. Program Development: Lead the development and delivery of initiatives to increase the representation, retention, and engagement of First Nations employees across ANZ. Cultural Learning, Competency and Safety: Promote First Nations cultural awareness, competency and safety throughout ANZ, including the development of relevant frameworks, e.g. cultural learning and cultural maturity frameworks. Policy Development: Review, develop, and support the implementation of policies to support First Nations employment and workforce cultural capability. Monitor and report on their effectiveness and recommend improvements. First Nations employee and community engagement: Maintain a deep understanding of the First Nations employee experience at ANZ and represent ANZ at external events related to First Nations talent and culture. Build both ANZ’s and the banking sector’s presence amongst First Nations people as an employer (and industry) of choice. Thought leadership, advisory and advocacy: Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on matters relating to First Nations employment, cultural capability and other related matters. Advocate for the needs and voices of First Nations employees internally and bring leading industry insights to ANZ. Team leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team, aligned to ANZ’s purpose-led culture, behaviours and values. Performance measurement and impact reporting: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of relevant initiatives, policies and strategies, and make recommendations for improvements, using a data-driven approach. Report regularly on progress to ANZ leaders. What will you bring? ‘Must have’ knowledge, skills and experiences: This is a special measures role in accordance with equal opportunity/ anti-discrimination legislation, where applicable. In locations where this does not apply, Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. This role would suit a variety of backgrounds but would ideally bring together the below skills: Capability, workforce or talent development experience– track record in developing and implementing effective employee or workforce strategies and programs. Relationship Management– ability to build positive relationships and influence with stakeholders at all levels, from employees to senior leaders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Experience leading employment and/or First Nations initiatives. Outstanding cultural awareness, including a deep understanding of First Nations cultures and employment: historical context, challenges and opportunities. Established networks and connections to First Nations professionals, educational and employment organisations. Planning and prioritisation- ability to identify clear outcomes and create plans to deliver goals which align to organisational priorities. Critical thinking and problem solving– connecting ideas, analysing information and solving complex challenges. Demonstrated team leadership, influence and experience fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture. Strong communication skills including interpersonal, written and presentation skills. ‘Good to have’ knowledge, skills and experiences: Experience leading programs, strategies or initiatives within a large organisation. Experience and qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Organisational Change or related fields well regarded. Familiarity with and skills in data analysis and reporting well regarded. You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you. So why join us? From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive. But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career. We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more. At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods. To find out more about working at ANZ, visit . You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 88698. Job Posting End Date: 28/03/2025, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia) #J-18808-Ljbffr