Manager People & Capability

• Full Time or Part Time Opportunity
• Location: Kensington, WA

Lead People. Shape Culture. Influence Strategy.

Ngala is a leading Western Australian not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people, parents and families to thrive. For over 130 years, we have been making a positive difference through our evidence-informed services and commitment to strengthening families and communities.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Manager People & Capability to lead our people function and help shape the future of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR professional who enjoys balancing organisational leadership with practical people solutions. Recognising the value of flexibility, we are open to considering either a full-time or part-time appointment for the right candidate.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager People & Capability provides strategic leadership across Ngala’s people function, ensuring workforce capability, culture, compliance and organisational development initiatives support the achievement of organisational goals.

You will lead a broad portfolio including:

• Strategic workforce planning and capability development
• Industrial relations and employment law advice
• Culture, engagement and organisational development initiatives
• Recruitment, onboarding and talent management
• Learning and leadership development
• Employee relations and performance management
• HR policies, governance and compliance
• Workforce reporting and HR metrics
• Compensation and benefits oversight
• Leadership coaching and support to managers across the organisation

About You

You are a seasoned HR leader, who combines strategic thinking with a practical, people centred approach. You are confident advising senior leaders, navigating complex employment matters and leading organisational change.

To be successful, you will have:

• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations or a related discipline
• Significant senior HR leadership experience (minimum 7 years)
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations and workplace compliance
• Experience leading organisational change and transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing HR strategies and policies
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving capability

Desirable

• Experience within community services, health or the not for profit sector
• Experience working with the SCHADS Award
• Experience using Employment Hero or similar HRIS platforms
• Passion for building diverse, inclusive and high-performing workplaces

Why Join Ngala?

At Ngala, our vision is a world where all children, young people and families are safe, healthy and supported to reach their full potential. Our work is guided by our values of Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that creates lasting community impact
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence organisational strategy and culture

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Hold a current National Police Clearance
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check
• Hold a current WA Driver’s Licence
• Be willing to work across Ngala locations as required

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HR leader seeking an opportunity to make a genuine difference while helping shape the future workforce of one of Western Australia’s most respected not for profit organisations, we would love to hear from you.

Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Ngala is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.