General Manager, People and Culture

Job Description

The Organisation Our client is a values-driven organisation with a rich tradition and history rooted in Catholic principles. Their unwavering dedication to serving the community spans a wide spectrum of health services, including acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health, palliative care, maternity, specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, and home care services.As a member of the People, Learning and Culture Leadership team and the Health Executive team, you will play a pivotal role during a period of significant transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply creativity and strategic insight within a complex and dynamic environment.A vacancy has emerged for a strategic and operational leader to join this award-winning organisation as the 'General Manager, People and Culture' , within their People and Culture division.The Opportunity Supporting and reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and working in partnership with the health services leadership team, this role holds a national scope, leading both operational directives and strategic human resources initiatives for a large and diverse workforce.This position requires navigating the complexity and ambiguity of a budget-driven, unionised environment. The environment embodies our client's values and reflects its connection to the Catholic Church by delivering exceptional patient, resident, and client experiences through high-quality health services.Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with the CPO: Support the Chief People Officer in ensuring people practices and processes consistently yield high quality, mission-centric outcomes that address stakeholder needs. Drive the People Strategy: Assist the CPO in executing strategies to achieve the goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Be a team player: Work collaboratively within the People, Learning and Culture divisional leadership team. Focus on Workforce Excellence: Develop and execute strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing professionals. Provide Expert ER Guidance: Offer coaching and advice to key stakeholders on employee relations matters, including effective case management. Lead Agreement Negotiations: Actively engage in and advise during union and stakeholder negotiations to reach effective agreements. Deliver HR Projects: Oversee and drive HR projects aligned with organisational goals and priorities. Coach Managers: Build managerial expertise in contemporary HR practices through coaching and support. Champion Change Management: Contribute to change initiatives, fostering a collective approach and shared ownership of outcomes. Enhance Policies: Review and improve policies to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with best practices. Ensure Legislative Compliance: Implement and manage robust risk assessment and management frameworks. Build Stakeholder Relationships: Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. To Be Successful This is a unique opportunity to join a highly ethical and community-focused organisation that genuinely prioritises care and impact.To capture the client’s attention, you will need to demonstrate:Extensive senior-level experience in the health services sector or large, complex, multi-site, unionised environments, with proven resilience. A track record as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders within matrixed reporting structures. Strong leadership in driving cultural change, enhancing service delivery, and overseeing major projects in complex organisations. Exceptional business acumen, with the ability to anticipate and adapt to market changes and disruptions. Advanced problem-solving skills, particularly in managing complexity and ambiguity effectively. A pragmatic, results-oriented mindset, paired with sophisticated verbal and written communication skills. A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and values-based decision-making. Restructuring experience, which will be highly regarded. The Benefits This opportunity offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, alongside the chance to lead and inspire a talented, diverse team.For immediate consideration, click "Apply Now" . For a confidential discussion, contact Jason Hunwick at Think Talent on 0400 005 602 .#J-18808-Ljbffr