Chief People Officer

Summary:

Mercy Connect is seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Executive Team and help shape a thriving, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting people in need to live fulfilled lives. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to influence both people and culture as well as brand, marketing, and communications, ensuring alignment between who we are internally and how we show up in the community.

About Us

Mercy Connect is a values-driven, not-for-profit registered NDIS provider that provides a range of services, supporting adults and children to live meaningful and connected lives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a People & Culture strategy, reflective of the ethos and values of Mercy Ministry Companions (MMC).
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and succession strategies
• Oversee performance management and employee relations
• Drive Work Health & Safety and Psychosocial Safety systems.
• Deliver learning and leadership development strategies which strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Lead communications, brand and stakeholder engagement
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive and Board
• Contribute to risk, compliance and organisational performance

Qualifications:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably as a Chief People Officer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Ability to analyse data and use metrics to drive HR decisions.