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People and Talent Lead

Surrey Hills, Victoria 3127, Australia • Full-time

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

We are seeking a People and Talent Lead to shape and lead RTG’s people strategy, workforce planning, and talent acquisition as part of our redesigned operating model.

This isn’t an “HR officer who also helps with recruitment” role. It’s a combined People & Talent lead a deliberate redesign of how we do people work.

 

What You’ll Drive

You will bring a passion for people, performance and impact and help RTG build a workforce ready for the future.

  • This role goes beyond operations and a stand alone role. You will shape RTG’s people strategy, influence leadership decision-making, and design scalable, modern people practices enabled by automation and AI-supported workflows.
  • Lead the full employee lifecycle from attraction, recruitment and onboarding through to development, engagement and retention.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organisational design, workforce planning, culture, capability uplift, influence and control outcomes.
  • Drive engagement, wellbeing and leadership effectiveness initiatives that enhance employee experience and performance.
  • Design and embed automation, workflows and self-service solutions to reduce manual administration and lift productivity across people processes.
  • Partner with leaders to uplift performance through structured frameworks (OKRs, check-ins, development plans) and coaching.
  • Own and drive recruitment outcomes, reducing reliance on agency spend while building strong internal pipelines.
  • Ensure alignment with Fair Work, employment legislation, and best-practice HR processes.

 

What Sets You Apart

If your current HR role feels transactional or heavily administrative, this is an opportunity to step into a true strategic role where you can create impact.

  • ·3–4 years of hands-on HR generalist experience enough to navigate complex ER matters, not just policy questions
  • A hands-on, commercially minded HR leader with strong generalist and talent acquisition capability
  • A trusted advisor who can influence, challenge and guide leaders with confidence
  • Someone who thrives in change, ambiguity and growth environments
  • A data-driven thinker who uses insights to improve workforce and people outcomes
  • A strong communicator who can translate complex people challenges into clear, practical solutions
  • Someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes and leveraging technology (including HRIS and AI tools)

Experience in technology, managed services or professional services environments is highly desirable.

 

Who is RTG?

RTG is an Australian-owned technology business with a strong presence across education, healthcare, aged care and corporate sectors. We are a people-driven organisation, committed to delivering meaningful impact through technology and trusted partnerships.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a business redefining its operating model and growth strategy
  • Opportunity to shape the future of people and culture at RTG
  • Work closely with leaders and have a direct impact on business performance
  • Join a team that values growth, learning and development
  • Flexible, supportive environment that recognises life beyond work

 

Next Step

Don’t send a generic application.

Tell us:

What do you see as the biggest opportunity to transform people and talent functions in modern organisations, and why?

 

Please Note

Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant background checks including National Police Check and Working with Children Check.