Management - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment) About the Role: As the Chief People Officer, you will be a trusted adviser and strategic partner, responsible for delivering the People and Culture Plan . This role involves leading a team of up to 50 professionals across key areas such as Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, People Operations, Work, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and Culture & Inclusion.You'll provide expert leadership on compliance, governance, and industrial matters, particularly around wage Awards, safety regulations, and workplace legislation, ensuring the university adheres to best practices. Collaborating with the Senior Executive, you will develop strategies to meet workforce needs and enhance ECU's organisational culture, ensuring a positive and safe environment for all employees. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic HR leadership, supporting ECU's long-term vision and strategic objectives. Oversee compliance with awards, safety, and workplace legislation, and lead the university's approach to industrial relations, including enterprise bargaining. Drive cultural transformation through best practice HR initiatives, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace. Manage and lead a high-performing HR team, ensuring the effective delivery of people-related services across the university. Collaborate with the Senior Executive team to align HR strategies with ECU's strategic goals. About You: You are an innovative and experienced HR leader with a track record of success within large, complex organisations. Experience in tertiary education is highly desirable, but we welcome candidates from diverse sectors who bring relevant skills and a strong leadership background.You will have demonstrated success in leading major strategic change programs, empowering teams, and building strong relationships across an organisation. Your ability to influence and lead within a complex environment will be critical to ensuring ECU continues to thrive. Why ECU? ECU is a University that prides itself on its vibrant and inclusive culture. Our employees love working here, and the positive environment we foster is a key part of what makes ECU a great place to work. Join ECU to make a real difference in a growing and forward-thinking institution, with access to flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of our workforce. Applications close 27th November. For more information, speak to Erin Cleaver on 0424 657 191 or email at: Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Chief People Officer? What's your expected annual base salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr