About the Organisation

Our client is a large, compassionate humane society with deep roots in the Melbourne community. As a values-driven non-profit organisation, they are dedicated to care, support, and community service. Their team is united by a shared commitment to advancing the organisation’s mission.

This is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, offering a flexible work environment to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

Brooker Consulting has been engaged to help this organisation appoint an outstanding Head of People & Culture. In this key leadership role, you will lead the strategic human resources function and drive initiatives that further enhance the organisational culture.

You will take a strategic approach to promote organisational effectiveness, increase employee engagement, and lead cultural transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic people initiatives that align with organisational values and goals
• Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent
• Design and implement innovative employee engagement and development programs
• Drive change management initiatives to support organisational transformation
• Provide expert advice on workplace relations and employee wellbeing
• Manage enterprise agreement negotiations to ensure alignment with organisational priorities
• Develop and maintain robust OH&S practices to ensure a safe working environment
• Support and enhance a large-scale volunteer program

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or a related field
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all organisational levels
• Strong business acumen and experience managing complex HR challenges
• A passion for developing organisational capabilities and driving employee engagement
• Additional experience in the not-for-profit sector, particularly in animal welfare, would be highly regarded

The Rewards

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for meaningful professional development
• Flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle

If you’re passionate about shaping transformative people strategies within a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion, contact Leighton Cantrill at 0493 827 145 or Lesley Lightfoot at 0429 381 277. To apply, click the link below and submit your tailored CV (Word format).