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Head of People, Learning & Culture (Community Sector)
Location: Canberra 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable for the right person

Lead. Shape. Empower.
Our community sector client believes that the same care, empathy, and therapeutic values they extend to children, young people, and families should also be experienced by their people. They are seeking a visionary Head of People, Learning & Culture to lead workforce strategy through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and high-performing lens.

This is your opportunity to champion culture, elevate wellbeing, and position the organisation as an employer of choice within the care and community services sector.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leadership role oversees all People, Learning & Culture functions including Human Resources, Organisational Development, Learning & Development, and Workforce Wellbeing.

You will lead strategic people initiatives that build safe, supported, capable, and resilient teams. Your leadership will help embed trauma-informed and child-safe practices, enhance employee engagement, and strengthen workforce sustainability across a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Lead and implement the People, Learning & Culture strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission and growth goals.
• Design and deliver culture and engagement initiatives that foster trauma-informed and inclusive environments.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to drive performance, employee experience, and workforce sustainability.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and performance systems.
• Manage HR frameworks, data, and policies aligned with legislation and organisational values.
• Oversee employee wellbeing programs to support resilience, morale, and workforce sustainability.
• Drive learning, onboarding, capability development, and training initiatives.
• Lead organisational development, including workforce planning, leadership capability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in a senior HR or People, Learning & Culture leadership role.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and workforce wellbeing.
• Proven experience in L&D strategy, organisational capability, and people development.
• Excellent communication, coaching, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems, workforce data, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of employment law, WHS obligations, and SCHADS Award application.

Desirable

• Experience in child, youth, disability, NDIS, or community services sectors.
• Familiarity with therapeutic or trauma-informed models such as TBRI, DDP, CPI, Blue Knot, or PBS.
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards and NDIS Quality Indicators.
• Experience with internal coaching, facilitation, or reflective supervision.

Why Join This Organisation?

• Purpose-driven role supporting those who care for vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Lead strategic and cultural transformation at an organisational level.
• Hybrid and flexible work options.
• Supportive and collaborative executive team.
• Inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing, growth, and impact.

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