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Overview Executive Director, People & Culture Location: Lewisham | Employment Type: FP - Full-Time Ongoing | Department: Chief Executive Officer Responsibilities As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to and implement the organisations strategic and operational plans. Prepare and deliver updates to the Board relating to People & Culture strategy, practices and metrics. Be adaptable to multiple competing requests and deadlines. Lead a highly capable People & Culture team spanning HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Engagement, Capability Development and HR Operations. Chair the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the organisation. Develop and implement the long-range and annual people strategy. Lead and oversee key people processes across the organisation spanning the employee lifecycle. Represent the organisation at external networks, events and maintain key strategic relationships on behalf of the organisation. Provide expert counsel to the CEO and Executive team on all people related matters. Work closely with Payroll and Work, Health & Safety to ensure alignment across functions. About You Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources as well as substantive experience in a leadership or management role at a similar level Proven ability to manage stakeholder relations and build collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships across a range of stakeholders Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to work in a changing and challenging environment Experience in leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including motivating and mentoring staff to achieve a positive culture and service excellence High level communication and consultation skills and proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop complex submissions, briefings and reports for diverse audiences Experience in transformation and change at an organisational level would be highly advantageous Our Benefits Generous Leave: additional annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions Wellbeing: EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly accredited organisation Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay How to Apply Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today! To be considered for this role, please attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria). Applications for this position close on 27 November 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately. Need More Information Need More Information? Please contact Kulsum Thakore, Talent Acquisition Partner, +61 2 8723 2286 Who Are We And What We Do People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations. CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. Were an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities. CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr