About Us
Since 1992, WA Blue Sky has been a trusted provider of community and disability services across Perth. We are known for our commitment to quality support. Over the past five years, we have undergone significant strategic growth and transformation, with continued expansion on the horizon.
At WA Blue Sky, in addition to skills and experience we place great importance on finding individuals whose values align with our purpose. This alignment fosters a positive workplace culture and ensures strong connections with our customers and community.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing with a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview of the Position
The Head of People & Culture is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing and driving the organisation’s people strategy and fostering a strong, values-based culture. The role ensures the effective delivery of people, culture, and safety functions to support organisational performance, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
The Role
The Head of People & Culture reports directly to the Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer and indirectly to the CEO on strategic workforce initiatives and safety. This is a full-time permanent position based in Bentley.
Responsibilities:
As a Head of People & Culture, you will be responsible for:
- Providing strong leadership, coaching, and development to the People & Culture team, and building line managers’ capability to effectively manage and resolve workforce matters.
- Delivering high‑quality, end‑to‑end HR services, including strategic review of HR strategy and policies, and expert advice across the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, and organisational capability.
- Applying a commercial, risk‑informed approach to workforce matters, including WHS, ER/IR, and broader people management to achieve positive outcomes.
- Leading and supporting change and workforce initiatives that drive organisational growth and sustainable outcomes, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, engagement, employee experience, and service delivery.
- Monitoring and analysing safety performance and workplace incidents, identifying trends and risks, and overseeing workers compensation and injury management processes.
- Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the broader community, consistently modelling WA Blue Sky values and contributing to a safe work environment.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or equivalent from an accredited institution. A candidate with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, instead of qualifications, would be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role within a human resources function, ideally within a not-for-profit or community-focused organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and managing people, resources, and budgets.
- Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence and drive organisational outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically while interpreting and applying legislation, industrial instruments, and contractual obligations.
- Ability to manage and negotiate complex and sensitive stakeholder relationships, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation frameworks.
- Ability to interpret, analyse, and present workforce data and insights using organisational systems.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
Desirable
- 3 to 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within a complex human services environment.
- Postgraduate qualifications or demonstrated achievements in driving strategic HR, safety and industrial relations, learning and development, capability building, culture and values initiatives, leadership development and workforce planning.
Employment Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check at commencement
- Unrestricted Right to Work in Australia
- Influenza Vaccination at time of commencement
Benefits
- An attractive salary package
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. We ask you to provide an up-to-date resume and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills and experience match those that we are looking for. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to know more about the role, please contact the People & Culture Team at hr@wabluesky.com.au
Applications close on 8 May; however, we may begin interviewing before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified earlier.
WA Blue Sky embraces a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We respect individuals from all walks of life and encourage people from various backgrounds and cultures to join our organisation.
