Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Management - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Are you a values-driven leader who is passionate about fostering a fair, equitable, and inclusive workplace?
Do you thrive in environments where your leadership can make a meaningful impact?
Are you considering a sea/tree change to the beautiful, vibrant community of the Mid-North Coast?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with our client Dundaloo Support Services, with head offices in Taree, NSW.
For over 70 years, Dundaloo Support Services has been a pillar of support on the Mid-North Coast, delivering essential services to people living with disabilities. Dundaloo's offerings range from independent living and housing support to NDIS plan management, community-based activities, enterprise capacity building, and allied health services.
As Dundaloo continues to grow, with a workforce of almost 200 employees, they remain deeply committed to placing their people at the heart of everything they do. To champion this, Dundaloo is seeking a strategic and dedicated People and Culture Executive Leader to join the team in this newly created leadership role, helping to shape and develop the People & Culture function for the future.
About the Role: Reporting directly to the CEO, the People and Culture Executive Leader will be instrumental in shaping and driving the people and culture strategy across the organisation. Balancing both strategic thinking and hands-on action, this full-time position will see you develop and lead key HR functions, while fostering a workplace environment that champions fairness, equity, and inclusion.
You will work closely with the executive team and department leaders to embed positive change and promote a culture where employees feel valued and supported. From strategic HR planning and employee relations to safety leadership and talent development, this role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that make a real impact on the workforce and the individuals Dundaloo supports.
What You Will Be Doing: Strategic HR planning : Align HR strategies with organisational goals and future workforce needs. Champion Dundaloo culture : Foster a workplace environment that aligns with our core values of trust, consistency and respect. Drive employee relations : Provide guidance on complex employee matters and promote positive resolutions across all levels of the organisation. Safety leadership : Promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring the well-being of all employees and drive injury management initiatives. Learning and development : Champion professional growth and development across the workforce through targeted programs. Employee lifecycle management : Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding to ensure a positive employee experience. Industrial relations : Manage industrial relations activities, including award compliance and enterprise agreement negotiations. Change management : Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to lead internal change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during organisational development. People and Culture reporting : Provide accurate reporting on key workforce metrics and present insights to the executive team and board. What You Bring: Proven experience in a senior HR or People and Culture leadership role, ideally within the disability support, community or healthcare sectors. A values-driven approach, with a commitment to promoting fairness and equitable treatment for all. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation. A passion for driving positive outcomes for employees and the people we support. Expertise in HR strategy, employee relations, safety leadership, and industrial relations. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality. The flexibility to travel within the region as required. A commitment to improving the lives of those living with a disability and the employees who support them. Why Join Dundaloo Support Services? This is a rare opportunity to shape the people and culture function within an established, mission-driven organisation.
Based on the beautiful Mid-North Coast, in a first-rate head office, you'll enjoy the lifestyle benefits of a stunning regional location, while working alongside a dedicated team passionate about improving the lives of people living with disabilities.
With a new CEO empowering you to take charge of the P&C function, you will have the autonomy to lead strategically, build the P&C function from the ground up and make a meaningful impact.
Dundaloo is offering an attractive salary package to the right candidate. While the role is being advertised as full time, part time would be considered for the right person, with flexible working arrangements available.
How to Apply: This recruitment process is being supported by Coast to Country HR. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the requirements of the role via the seek portal.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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