Manager, Human Resources
Full-time (or 4 days p/w)
12-month fixed-term contract
Sydney
- Would you like to bring your skills and experience to an exceptional for purpose environment?
- Would you like to work with Australia’s leading provider of structured giving services?
This newly created role is a great opportunity for a senior executive to help shape the future of a fast growing purpose led organisation.
About Australian Philanthropic Services
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) makes structured giving simple, so our 1200 clients can focus on supporting the causes that matter to them. APS has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2012 and is the leading independent, not-for-profit philanthropic services organisation in Australia. Collectively, APS clients have committed more than $2.9 billion in assets to the community and gave $242 million in charitable gifts last year.
Role description
The Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for developing, managing and overseeing fit for purpose people strategies. This includes advice, support and guidance on all employee life-cycle matters, employee engagement and organisational culture. This role is required to develop strong
relationships across the organisation and promote a culture of collaboration, respect, high morale and safety. This includes partnership with senior leaders to identify People priorities and recommend appropriate solutions to support the APS’s development and growth agenda. The Manager HR is also required to ensure that the delivery of programs and initiatives are closely aligned with APS’s strategy and Values.
Key responsibilities include
- Developing and delivering the APS People Strategy
- Managing end to end workforce planning
- Assisting with all facets of recruitment
- Developing and implementing a performance management process
- Organising a Learning and Development program across the business
- Managing the remunerations strategy and salary review process
- Serving as a link between senior leaders and employees
- Designing meaningful management reports
- Supporting the APS culture and Values
- Maintaining and developing appropriate policies in line with legislative requirements and APS Values
Selection criteria
- Tertiary qualification in human resources
- Minimum five years’ experience as an HR generalist
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HR practices and employment law
- Proven ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to collaborate and work with senior leaders to deliver a supportive work environment for all staff
- Advanced proficiency in a HR system such as Employment Hero or similar
- Experience or interest in working in a social purpose environment
Attributes
Leadership – Ability to actively lead a team, work collaboratively across an organisation and with multiple and diverse stakeholders
Process-oriented mindset – with the ability to design, implement, and refine systems that support operational excellence and staff development
Technical proficiency – with experience leveraging technology and HR platforms
Communication skills – Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Relationship management – build and sustain trusted relationships across an organisation
Strategic thinking and execution – Exceptional ability to think strategically and to execute a vision,
demonstrating strong judgement, combined with a pragmatic approach to delivery
Entrepreneurial mindset – An ability to see opportunities and develop new ideas, and be at ease working in a constantly growing and evolving organisation
Resourcefulness – A ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude and ability to get things done within a modest budget
Integrity– Personal integrity and ethical behaviour, and respectful of a range of beliefs
Purpose-driven – An interest in philanthropy and social impact.
How to apply
Together with your resume submit a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate, addressing each of the selection criteria (two pages maximum).
Note – Applications without a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.
For a copy of the position description email: hello@australianphilanthropicservices.com.au
The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 24th July 2026.
