Senior Manager, People & Operations – Remote

About Us

Powering Skills Organisation is a Jobs and Skills Council for the Energy, Gas and Renewables sector funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

We are one of ten Jobs & Skills Councils established to address skills shortages and training structures. At Powering Skills Organisation our focus is across the energy sector, focusing on electricity, renewables and gas. We are on a journey to enhance the energy sector’s skills and training landscape, creating lasting impact and meaningful change for the industry and the broader community.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a hands-on leadership role focused on making things happen. You’ll take strategy and turn it into clear processes, scalable systems, and high-performing ways of working. You’ll lead the operational backbone of the organisation; people, performance, systems, compliance, and internal governance, ensuring everything runs with clarity, consistency, and impact.

About You

• Formal qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology or equivalent experience in a senior operational HR role
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing end-to-end people processes including performance management, recruitment, workforce planning, remuneration cycles and policy governance
• Strong technical and systems literacy, with confidence working across HRIS, payroll platforms, and document management systems
• Proven leadership skills in developing and guiding high-performing teams to meet organisational objectives
• A track record of driving performance, not just managing it

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative organisation and be part of our future success. Powering Skills Organisation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Agency candidates will not be considered