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Head of People and Culture

At Girl Guides Victoria (GGV), we believe in the incredible potential of every girl to make a positive impact. Our inclusive and supportive community is dedicated to creating amazing experiences where girls aged 5-17 can grow, thrive, and belong. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that reflects our values and mission.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of People and Culture to join our Executive team. This key leadership role is all about shaping and nurturing our organisational culture, leading HR strategies, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. You’ll provide strategic and operational advice on complex people matters, focusing on building capability and delivering tailored solutions aligned with our priorities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Shape our culture to reflect GGV’s values and mission.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support our overall strategy.
• Implement initiatives to support employees’ physical and mental well-being.
• Ensure HR practices comply with labour laws and manage HR-related risks.
• Drive change management processes to foster shared accountability across our workforce.
• Lead workforce planning and review to align with GGV’s objectives.
• Provide expert support in employee relations, performance, volunteer management, WHS, and workforce development.
• Manage outsourced payroll and other people service providers.

About You

You are a values-led leader with deep expertise in HR strategy, change, and workforce development, ideally within health, volunteer, community, or youth services. You bring:

• Extensive experience in a senior HR role.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and industrial frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Expertise in complex workforce relations and dispute resolution.
• Practical experience with Employment Hero and Applicant tracking systems.
• High-level strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

What You’ll Need

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
• Australian HR Institute (AHRI) certification, such as the Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) or Senior Certified Practitioner HR (SCPHR).

How to Apply

You can view the full Position Description here.

Submit your resume and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising your skills and relevant experience to ceo@guidesvic.org.au. Girl Guides Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at guides@guidesvic.org.au.  

Conditions of Employment: An offer of employment with Girl Guides Victoria is conditional on: 

• Agreeing to abide by our Child safeguarding commitment and other policies.
• Having the right to work in Australia.
• Completing a National Police Check to Girl Guides Victoria standards.
• Holding a valid Employee Working with Children Check.

Girl Guides Victoria has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse or neglect of children. We are a Child Safe organisation, and all employees must adhere to the Girl Guides Australia Child Safe Child Friendly Framework, National Child Safe Principles, and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. If you have any queries in relation to the application or recruitment processes, please email ceo@guidesvic.org.au. 

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about creating a positive impact and believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for positions unless they meet all the listed criteria. We encourage all potential candidates to explore this opportunity and reach out for a discussion, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we believe in your potential to make a difference. 

Applications Close: 14 May 2025