People Operations Manager
People Operations Manager
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Job Description
Lead with Purpose. Power the People Experience.
Be the Engine Behind the Mission
At Save the Children Australia we believe that behind every bold mission is a brilliant teamand behind every brilliant team is a seamless empowering people experience. As our full-time permanent* People Operations Manager youll be the architect of that experience. Youll lead the systems processes and insights that help our people thriveso they can help children thrive.
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference
This is not your average operations role. Youll be at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation leading a passionate team to deliver people services that are human-centred data-informed and future-ready. From optimising HR systems to driving workforce insights youll ensure our people practices are as impactful as our programs.
What youll lead and love:
Operational Excellence
o Simplify streamline and elevate the employee experience across the full lifecyclefrom onboarding to offboarding and everything in between.
People Insights & Analytics
o Turn data into decisions. Lead the development of dashboards and reports that empower leaders and shape strategy.
Tech & Transformation
o Be the product owner of our HR tech landscape. Drive innovation automation and continuous improvement.
Policy & Compliance
o Keep us sharp safe and compliant. Lead policy development monitor legislation and ensure were always ahead of the curve.
Remuneration & Benefits
o Lead our annual remuneration review and help shape a compelling equitable rewards strategy.
Leadership & Culture
o Inspire a high-performing team culture rooted in inclusion agility and service. Be a champion of collaboration across People & Culture Finance Tech and beyond.
What Youll Bring
Your deep expertise in leading people operations in a complex values-driven environment is invaluable.
This role requires:
Strong knowledge of HR systems data governance and compliance
A passion for simplifying processes and improving employee experience
Experience managing remuneration cycles and industrial relations frameworks
A collaborative spirit and a commitment to continuous improvement
A deep belief in the power of people to drive change
Why Join Us
Because here your work matters. Youll be part of a global movement surrounded by people who care deeply and act boldly. Youll have the freedom to innovate the support to grow and the opportunity to leave a lasting impactnot just on an organisation but on the lives of children everywhere.
In addition we also offer:
Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.
Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. Weve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if thats what you want!) ( Parents and Mental Wellness Alliance First Nations Advisory Committee).
Full salary packaging benefits (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Ready to Lead with Heart and Precision
Apply now and help us build a workplace where people thriveand children do too.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications close COB Tuesday 24th June 2025.
Position Description People Operations Manager
For more information about this position please contact Mike Cormack on or for more information about a career at Save visit our Careers Page.
*We understand the need for work-life balance. Weve advertised this role as permanent full-time but if youre looking for something different please let us know. We offer flexible hours remote working and individual flexibility plans to ensure were providing you a personalised career.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure it is straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
