Head of People & Culture

The Organisation

Our client is a respected, mission-driven not-for-profit working at the intersection of international development and community empowerment. With a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, they partner with local communities and governments to create lasting, meaningful change for children and young people.

This is an organisation with genuine values - not just on paper. They're in a period of deliberate, thoughtful evolution, and the people who thrive here are those who care deeply about the work and bring both capability and heart to everything they do.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, this is a genuine leadership role with real breadth. You'll sit close to the Executive, influence culture and strategy, and do work that actually matters - not just internally, but in terms of the organisation's ability to deliver impact in the world.

This is a hands-on generalist role - one where you'll move between strategic work and operational delivery. If you like variety, purpose, and being trusted to lead, it's a compelling opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partnering with the Executive team to support the organisation and its people through ongoing change
• Driving HR activities across workforce culture, values, diversity and inclusion
• Leading recruitment strategy - attracting, retaining and developing great people
• Coordinating learning and development programs to meet organisational and compliance needs
• Supporting country offices with Human resource advice
• Fostering a strong WHS culture with the right policies and practices in place
• Leading the People & Culture components of ANCP reaccreditation
• Keeping the organisation compliant with employment laws and awards across Australia and the region
• Maintaining a transparent remuneration framework
• Championing safeguarding - keeping child protection and SEAH risk front of mind

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Proven experience in a senior People & Culture or HR leadership role
• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law and ideally, legislation across the Asia-Pacific region

Highly regarded

• Background in the international aid or development sector
• Familiarity with ANCP accreditation and the ACFID Code of Conduct
• Membership with AHRI
• Experience in cross-cultural work environments
• Working knowledge of BambooHR

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of $160,000–$180,000 base salary, plus access to NFP salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements - up to 50% WFH where the role allows
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Genuine learning and development commitment
• A role with real purpose - contributing to programs that protect, educate and empower children

How to Apply

This is a confidential search being managed by Unscripted HR. To express your interest or find out more, please contact Kath Harris 0422 841 203 / ***email_hidden*** Applications should include a current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.