Chief People Officer in Melbourne

Chief People Officer in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Elevate People & Culture across global operations and shape employee experience.
  • Company: Private equity-backed organisation advancing health and innovation.
  • Benefits: High-impact role with strategic influence and leadership development opportunities.
  • Other info: Join the Executive Leadership Team and make a measurable impact.
  • Why this job: Drive cultural transformation in a purpose-driven, growth-focused environment.
  • Qualifications: Senior People & Culture leadership experience in multi-site or regulated settings.

A private equity–backed, global organisation that plays a vital role in advancing health and innovation is seeking a Chief People & Culture Officer to drive the elevation of its People & Culture function and strengthen leadership, engagement, and culture across its global operations. This is a rare opportunity to shape the employee experience in a purpose‑driven, growth‑focused organisation.

Reporting to the CEO and part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will be both strategist and operator—designing a forward‑looking people strategy while ensuring disciplined execution and operational excellence. You will lead the evolution of People & Culture from transactional to strategic, build a cohesive, values‑led culture, develop leadership capability and succession depth, oversee workforce and talent strategies informed by data, and partner on organisational design, M&A, and post‑acquisition integration.

You bring senior People & Culture leadership experience, ideally in multi‑site or regulated environments, with a track record of elevating HR functions and delivering measurable impact. This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape the future of a private equity–backed organisation through its people, culture, and global operations.

  • Seniority level: Executive
  • Employment type: Full‑time
  • Job function: Human Resources and Management
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

Chief People Officer in Melbourne employer: Williams Hall Pty Ltd.

As a highly successful multi-generational family enterprise, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values long-term stewardship and governance excellence. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our structured board evolution, offering unique opportunities for individuals to shape the future of our organisation while ensuring the family's legacy endures across generations. Joining us means being part of a transformative journey that not only supports your professional development but also contributes to the sustainability of our family's vision.

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Contact Details:

Williams Hall Pty Ltd. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chief People Officer in Melbourne

Leadership Development
Cultural Transformation
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Data-Driven Decision Making
Organisational Design
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)