People and Culture Manager

Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for a People and Culture Manager within a leading provider of commercial cleaning services that prioritise social impact and community wellbeing. This role is based at our client’s office located in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne. The organisation specialises in working with social and community housing, aged care, disability services, and other sectors where sensitivity and compassion are paramount.

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture professional to take ownership of this pivotal position within a values-driven company dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to lead human resources strategies, support a dedicated team, and foster a caring, community-focused workplace. We are eager to connect with compassionate leaders who excel in engagement, employee development, and working within sensitive environments.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package between $120,000 and $140,000 + Super
• Company Car & Fuel Card
• St Kilda Rd Office location
• Emphasis on career progression and professional development
• Supportive and positive work culture that values job satisfaction
• Opportunity to own and develop the People and Culture function over time
• Support for working across different sites within social and community sectors
• Involvement in projects from build-through to run testing
• Focus on building strong relationships and staff engagement through tools like Pulse surveys

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the People and Culture function, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives
• Travel regularly to support and visit on-site operations in social and community housing, aged care, and disability sectors
• Build, develop, and maintain effective relationships across the employee lifecycle (18, 12, 5-year milestones)
• Oversee testing and project execution related to HR strategies and initiatives
• Support staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including conducting Pulse surveys and fostering a positive workplace culture
• Own and evolve the role to promote continuous improvement and organisational growth within a compassionate framework
• Manage relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment with community and sector standards

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a People and Culture, HR, or HR Management role managing teams of around 30 staff or more
• Demonstrated longevity of 5+ years at previous positions, with 2–3 in similar leadership roles
• Experience supporting HR functions within community, aged care, disability, or social housing sectors
• Strong relationship management skills with a focus on community and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to support employee life cycles, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives with sensitivity and care
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, compassionate approach

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately. For a confidential discussion please call Harry Prendergast on 0418 751 856 or email ***email_hidden***

Woods & Co recruits across a wide range of roles and industries. If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, but you’re open to new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you. Know someone who may be a good fit? Refer them to us and, if we successfully place them in a permanent position, we’ll send you a $250 gift voucher.*

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications, no matter age or status, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.