Manager People and Culture - Hybrib
  • Location Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
  • Posted 19th March 2025
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • Flexible working
  • Growth opportunities
  • Impactful work

Manager People and Culture permanent position

About the Organisation

HAYS recruitment has partnered with Grand Pacific Health (GPH) to recruit a manager of people and culture. Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a for-purpose community-based organisation. GPH provides high-quality health services to assist people in the management of their physical and mental health. GPH's mission is to provide equitable health care with an emphasis on helping vulnerable and at-risk disadvantaged populations as well as regional communities. GPH employs over 400 staff, including many qualified health and other professionals, including peer workers and community workers. GPH operations cover a large regional footprint in NSW and ACT.

About the position

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Corporate Services & CFO, this role will lead the People & Culture team and strategy to support GPH's mission and values, while delivering timely and effective HR support to managers and staff.
The key responsibilities of this role include developing and maintaining P&C policies and legislative updates, providing expert guidance on ER/IR matters, employment contracts, remuneration, and performance management. The Manager, People & Culture will also implement a workforce planning strategy to ensure organisational sustainability, drive retention initiatives, and enhance engagement. Additionally, the role involves supporting managers with recruitment and onboarding processes, developing leadership capability across the organisation, and overseeing the remuneration framework and related procedures. Furthermore, the Manager, People & Culture will manage workers' compensation claims and return to work programs and collaborate with managers and staff to identify and mitigate workplace risks. This position is crucial for fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace culture at GPH.

We are looking for someone with:
  • Extensive experience in HR leadership, organisational development, or workforce strategy.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or Industrial Relations.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, and HR compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead HR teams and support operational managers.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
  • Must be able to travel as required and have a valid driving licence.
  • Experience in the health or not-for-profit sector is preferred.
  • Working with Children Check (NSW)
  • Covid-19 vaccination and other vaccinations as required by GPH policy.
The successful candidate will work from our office located in Wollongong 2 -3 days per week. The remaining days may include a hybrid working arrangement from other GPH locations such as Oran Park, Liverpool, Shellharbour and WFH. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday.

Why join GPH?
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by reducing your taxable income (up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment).
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Company-paid parental leave for all parents.
  • Employee Assistance Program via LifeWorks for 24x7 counselling support, including telehealth, live chat and wellbeing platform.
  • Flexible work arrangements to find your best work-life balance Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Work in a supportive, growing organisation with a focus on employee well-being and a positive workplace culture.

All applications must go through HAYS recruitment. To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your up-to-date resume and cover letter to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au


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