Head Of People And Culture

Drive Strategy and Culture for a National Leader in Skills & Workforce Development

• Impactful Leadership: Lead the People & Culture strategy for a key national organisation.
• Strategic & Hands-on: A unique “standalone” executive advisory role.
• Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney Based: Competitive executive package.

About the Role

Industry Skills Australia (ISA) is seeking a visionary Head of People and Culture to partner with our CEO and Executive team. As we navigate a significant period of organisational design and workforce planning, you will be the architect of a high-performing, compliant and capable workforce that meets both organisational objectives and public sector expectations.

This is a standalone leadership position. You will balance high-level strategic advisory with the practical management of the full employee lifecycle and our HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert HR advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on workforce and organisational matters.
• Strategy & Design: Develop and execute the People & Culture strategy, leading workforce planning and organisational design initiatives.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive initiatives that promote integrity, collaboration, and leadership capability across the organisation.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with Australian employment legislation and government governance expectations.
• Operations & Systems: Act as the System Administrator for our HRIS (Employment Hero) and oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in “greenfield” or standalone environments. You possess a strong commercial lens, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to use data for evidence-based decision-making.

Your background includes:

• 10+ years of HR experience, including significant time in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering people strategies and leading organisational change.
• Expert knowledge of Australian employment legislation and managing complex employee relations.
• Experience in workforce planning and establishing HR frameworks from the ground up.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or Business; postgraduate degrees or AHRI membership are highly regarded.
• Prior experience in government, NFP, or regulated sectors is an advantage.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead the people function for an organisation dedicated to Australia’s workforce future, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.