People and Culture Lead
People and Culture Lead
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation as our People and Culture Lead
Location: Thomastown VIC - on the lands of the Wurundjeri People
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Reports to: General Manager - People and Culture
About Kids First
At Kids First weve been at the heart of community care in Victoria since 1896. As a leading child and family services provider and early years education specialist we deliver innovative evidence-based programs that support healing strengthen families and empower children to thrive.
Were proud of our legacy - and even prouder of our people. Our inclusive and values-driven culture supports every team member to make a meaningful impact. Every. Single. Day.
About the Role
Were looking for a dynamic and experienced People and Culture Lead to drive the delivery of high-quality HR services across Kids First. This is a key leadership role that will shape our people strategy foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture and support the growth and development of our workforce.
Youll work closely with the General Manager - People and Culture and the Director of People Culture and Performance while leading a small passionate team of HR professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that enhance employee experience wellbeing and retention.
- Talent Development: Strengthen graduate student and succession pathways to build the workforce of the future.
- Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and coaching on ER matters performance management and change processes.
- Leadership: Mentor and develop the P&C team and implement a consistent high-quality HR service delivery framework.
- HR Operations: Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment onboarding appraisals and exit processes.
- Compliance & Policy: Ensure HR policies align with legislation and best practice and support WorkCover and injury management.
What Youll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in HR Psychology Organisational Development or a related field.
- Proven HR generalist experience including employee relations and policy development.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law industrial agreements and HR systems (HumanForce experience desirable).
- A proactive solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A genuine commitment to diversity inclusion and cultural safety.
Why Work with Us
At Kids First we dont just talk about valueswe live them. Our HEART values shape everything we do including how we care for our people.
Heres what you can look forward to:
- Flexible work options - including hybrid work and purchased leave to boost your annual leave.
- Extra paid leave - enjoy time off between Christmas and New Year plus a dedicated wellbeing day.
- Wellbeing support - receive up to $100 through our I HEART ME initiative to invest in your healthon us!
- Salary packaging benefits - access up to $15900 pre-tax to increase your take-home pay plus novated leasing.
- Portable long service leave - transfer your accruals across eligible sectors.
- Career development - benefit from a professional development budget and ongoing support.
- Staff Wellbeing Program - access resources and initiatives that support your mental emotional and physical health.
Ready to Apply
If youre passionate about people culture and purposeand want to lead meaningful change - wed love to hear from you.
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae. To view full Position Description or to apply please visit the Kids First website at inquiries about the position:
Name/Title: Michael Arcella (General Manager - People & Culture)
Email:
Employment Type
Full Time
