Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Head of People and Culture Partnering to join our People and Culture team in Ultimo, 2007. This is a a full time permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Role As a Head of People and Culture Partnering, you will:

• Lead the strategic delivery of People and Culture Partnering initiatives across Barnardos Australia, with a focus on our Children and Families portfolio.
• Manage and coach a team of P&C Business Partners to deliver high-quality, people-focused services to leaders and employees.
• Oversee and continuously improve core HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance support, and reward and recognition.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in partnership with Gurung Wellama, our Aboriginal Cultural Support Unit.
• Contribute to a safe, psychologically supportive and high-performing workplace by driving key wellbeing and WHS initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, Business, Organisational Psychology, or related.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar strategic role managing a small team with strong business partnering.
• Deep knowledge of P&C strategy and operations, employee legislation and organisational change.
• Demonstrated experience influencing leaders and uplifting organisational capability.
• Prior experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector is highly regarded.

What’s on Offer:

• Base salary: $150,000 – $160,000 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
• Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
• Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:

• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
• Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
• Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
• Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
• Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)
- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
- COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)

How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

To find out more about the role please email Zoe, [email protected]

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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