GCLA has been providing Beyond Ordinary care and support to people who are ageing or living with disability since 1977. As a registered NDIS and Aged Care provider, we deliver tailored individual supports, Allied Health services, Supported Independent Living (SILS), Community Access, Social Enterprises, and Aged Care programs across Gladstone and surrounding regions.

Our purpose is clear — to empower people and build an inclusive community.

We are seeking a People and Culture Leader to drive our HR, safety, and culture functions across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role supporting the CEO and Leadership Team to embed our values, shape an engaged workforce, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our people and the communities we serve.

The Role

As the People and Culture Leader, you will:

Lead and mentor the People, Culture, and Safety team.

Provide strategic and operational HR leadership including workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational development.

Champion a positive, values-led culture that fosters performance, accountability, and wellbeing.

Lead safety and wellbeing initiatives, including WorkCover and return-to-work processes.

Oversee industrial relations, including enterprise bargaining and Fair Work compliance.

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen governance, compliance, and people strategy.

Drive continuous improvement, policy development, and workforce capability initiatives.

About You

You’re an accomplished HR professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about making a difference. You bring:

Tertiary qualifications in HR, Industrial Relations, or Organisational Psychology.

Minimum 5 years’ senior experience in HR leadership, ideally within community services, aged care, or disability sectors.

Strong knowledge of employment legislation and Fair Work processes.

Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes, and manage complex people issues.

A proactive, collaborative, and values-driven approach.

Essential pre-employment checks include a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Blue Card, and driver’s license.

Why Join GCLA?

At GCLA, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organisation with deep community roots and a genuine commitment to our people. We offer:

A supportive and progressive leadership team

Competitive remuneration aligned to experience

Opportunities for professional development and impact

A culture built on kindness, quality, and inclusion

Access salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Two "Your Days" per annum on top of normal leave entitlements

Confidential Enquiries:
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Trish Lisle, Chief Executive Officer at [email protected]