At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the People & Culture function and shape workforce strategy.
- Company: JewishCare NSW, a leading social services organisation.
- Benefits: Executive leadership role with attractive remuneration and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Collaborative executive team environment with a focus on values.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the community while driving organisational culture.
- Qualifications: Senior HR leadership experience and knowledge of Australian employment legislation.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Director People & Culture, Jewish Care NSW The organisation
Jewish Care is a leading child-safe social services and welfare organisation supporting the Jewish community across NSW.
With a strong reputation for delivering impactful community services, Jewish Care provides support across aged care, disability, mental health, family and community services.
Guided by values of inclusivity, integrity and compassion, the organisation is committed to strengthening resilience and independence within the community.
The opportunity
Leading the People & Culture function, the Director People & Culture will partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to shape workforce strategy, culture and organisational capability.
- Lead the organisation's People & Culture strategy across workforce planning, engagement and leadership capability.
- Oversee HR operations including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance and organisational development.
- Drive WHS leadership, payroll governance and workforce compliance across the organisation.
- Support organisational change initiatives while fostering a collaborative and values-led culture.
About you
You are a contemporary People & Culture executive with strong strategic and operational capability and a collaborative leadership style.
You will bring
- Significant senior HR / People & Culture leadership experience within complex organisations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, WHS and industrial relations frameworks.
- Experience leading organisational change, workforce transformation and culture initiatives.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
- Experience within community services, healthcare, disability or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded.
- What's on Offer
- Executive leadership opportunity with direct CEO partnership
- Purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful community impact
- Broad leadership portfolio spanning HR, WHS, L&D and Payroll
- Opportunity to shape organisational culture and workforce strategy
- Collaborative and values-led executive team environment
- Attractive executive remuneration package
- Applications close 27 June 2026
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work.
We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
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