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People & Capability Manager (10 Month Contract) 

Ashe Munro Recruitment are proudly partnering with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to appoint a People & Capability Manager on a 10 month fixed term contract, commencing early January 2026. 

About Perkins 

The Perkins is one of Western Australia’s leading independent medical research institutes, home to world-class teams delivering pioneering discovery science with global impact. With a proud history of innovation, collaboration and purpose, the Perkins exists to improve health outcomes for people everywhere, helping communities live longer, healthier lives. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a small, capable People team to uplift culture, strengthen leadership capability and support operational HR delivery across the employee lifecycle. The role has a strong operational focus with plenty of scope to shape and improve, while also contributing into broader strategic projects (including HRIS and onboarding enhancements) alongside the wider People, Culture & Safety portfolio which includes WHS and Student Experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leading, supporting and developing the People team (People Partner and Payroll  & People Officer) 
• Embedding simple, effective governance, compliance, payroll oversight and process improvement across the employee lifecycle 
• Supporting workforce reporting, HR insights and performance metrics to inform decision making 
• Leading programs linked to EVP, culture and leadership development 
• Coaching and supporting leaders through ER/IR matters 
• Partnering with senior researchers, managers and affiliates to build strong working relationships 
• Driving people experience and workforce engagement initiatives aligned to organisational values 

What You’ll Bring 

• Experience leading a People team (or strong Business Partnering experience with leadership exposure) 
• A grounded, hands-on approach and ability to build structure where it’s needed 
• Confidence supporting ER/IR matters and coaching leaders 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a collaborative style 
• Strong data literacy and ability to use insights, reporting and metrics to guide decisions and drive improvement 
• Experience delivering change and continuous improvement initiatives across the employee lifecycle 
• Proven ability to deliver improvements that are practical, scalable and people-led 

Benefits 

• Flexible working options 
• A supportive and passionate team 
• The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach 
• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay 
• 2 days paid cultural and community engagement leave 

Apply Now 

If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity further, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why this role feels like the right next step for you. 

For any questions or a confidential conversation, contact Laura Ashe on 0432 603 981.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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