Director, People and Culture in Melbourne

Director, People and Culture in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 49500 - 60500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and transform VIT's People and Culture strategy for a positive workplace.
  • Company: Victorian Institute of Teaching, ensuring quality teaching and safety for learners.
  • Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a supportive culture.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative executive team making a meaningful impact on public interest.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of education by empowering teachers and enhancing workplace culture.
  • Qualifications: Extensive leadership experience in People & Culture with strong strategic skills.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the independent teacher regulator in Victoria. We uphold the standards of the teaching profession so that every learner and their community can have trust and confidence that registered teachers are qualified, safe and capable.

Our vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. We work to strengthen the quality of teaching and support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. We support and enable employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of people and culture at VIT, influencing how we lead, develop and empower our people to deliver meaningful outcomes. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leaders to drive positive change, challenge conventional thinking and build a high performing, safe, inclusive and future ready organisation.

About the role:

  • Drive VIT’s People & Culture Function, driving strategic workforce initiatives, organisational change and contemporary people practices that support organisational and regulatory performance.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, working collaboratively to influence strategic decision making, strengthen people governance and champion a positive, accountable and values driven workplace culture.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver VIT’s People and Culture strategy, aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Drive organisational transformation, workforce planning and capability development.
  • Champion an inclusive, high-performing and safe culture through leadership development, engagement and succession planning.
  • Provide strategic oversight of complex employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining.
  • Strengthen people governance, workforce analytics and HR systems to support informed decision-making.
  • Lead and develop the People and Culture team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

About you:

You are a credible and astute People and Culture executive with the strategic judgement and leadership capability to influence organisational outcomes. You will bring:

  • Extensive senior leadership experience in People & Culture, with a proven ability to deliver organisation wide people strategies.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex organisational change, workforce transformation and cultural improvement.
  • Strong employee and industrial relations expertise, including enterprise bargaining and legislative compliance.
  • Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.

At VIT, you will be part of an organisation that makes a meaningful contribution to the public interest by protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and promoting quality teachers. We offer flexible working arrangements, collaborative executive leadership environment, professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in assessment activities and complete pre-employment screening checks. These may include consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and other checks relevant to the role.

Director, People and Culture in Melbourne employer: Victorian Institute of Teaching

The Victorian Institute of Teaching is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. Located in the vibrant Docklands area, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters innovation and meaningful contributions to the education sector, ensuring a rewarding experience for those passionate about making a difference.

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Contact Details:

Victorian Institute of Teaching Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director, People and Culture in Melbourne

Strategic Leadership
Organisational Transformation
Workforce Planning
Capability Development
Employee Relations
Industrial Relations Expertise
Enterprise Bargaining