People & Culture Manager
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Job Summary
People & Culture Manager
Full-time Mackay QLD
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Lead culture. Strengthen capability. Shape the future.
MADEC is seeking an experienced and values-driven People & Culture Manager to lead our workforce strategy and embed a high-performing people-first culture across the organisation.
This is a senior leadership role where youll balance strategic workforce planning with hands-on HR leadership supporting leaders developing people capability and ensuring safe compliant and psychologically healthy workplaces across disability and youth services.
About the Role
As the People & Culture Manager you will:
- Lead end-to-end HR and workforce management including recruitment performance employee relations investigations and workforce planning.
- Develop and implement MADECs People & Culture Strategy aligned to organisational goals and values.
- Drive initiatives that attract engage and retain a capable and committed workforce.
- Embed a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and positive organisational culture.
- Oversee workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
- Partner with leaders to build capability accountability and psychologically safe teams.
- Lead organisational learning and development working closely with the Strategic Quality Manager.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team supporting strategy governance and performance.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation industrial relations requirements and best practice HR frameworks.
- Champion human rights safeguarding wellbeing and continuous improvement.
About You
Youre a confident HR leader who understands the realities of frontline community services and knows how to balance compassion with accountability.
Youll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or similar)
- Experience leading HR functions within community services disability youth or similar sectors.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation performance management investigations and workforce risk.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at executive and frontline levels.
- A values-led pragmatic approach to people leadership.
- Excellent communication judgement and decision-making skills.
- Experience in NDIS HSQF or regulated human services environments will be highly regarded.
Why Join MADEC
- Purpose-driven leadership role with real impact on people and communities.
- Senior leadership position with influence across the organisation.
- Values-led culture that prioritises wellbeing safety and quality.
- Opportunity to shape workforce strategy during a period of sector change.
- Supportive executive and board environment.
- Competitive remuneration aligned to experience.
About MADEC
MADEC is a leading provider of disability and youth services committed to empowering individuals to live safe meaningful and connected lives.
We believe great services start with great people and we invest in our workforce to ensure our teams feel supported valued and equipped to do their best work.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience and alignment with MADECs values.
For a confidential discussion contact Jasmine Lowry Chief Executive Officer:.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
