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Overview Vision Australia is a leading national organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. Were passionately pursuing our mission to empower people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose. Our dedicated team of around 850 employees and more than 3,000 volunteers delivers vital services across education, employment, independence and social inclusion from specialist allied health and employment support to assistive technology and Seeing Eye Dogs. The opportunity Vision Australia is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief People Officer to lead the organisations people, performance and culture agenda at a time of continued evolution and opportunity. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and its committees, the CPO is responsible for ensuring Vision Australia has a sustainable, inclusive and high-performing workforce aligned to our mission and future strategy. This role oversees all aspects of people and culture, including workforce strategy, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, volunteering, wellbeing and organisational performance. In addition, the CPO leads enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, helping to simplify systems and enable more effective service delivery. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping a culture that balances commercial discipline with deep humanity, ensuring Vision Australia remains a great place to work while continuing to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Blind and Low Vision community. A concise, values-led and future-focused senior leader with a strong track record in executive-level people and culture leadership is essential to succeed in this role. Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of people and culture, including workforce strategy, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, volunteering, wellbeing and organisational performance. Lead enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives to simplify systems and enable more effective service delivery. Collaborate with the CEO, Board and committees to ensure a sustainable, inclusive and high-performing workforce aligned to Vision Australias mission and strategy. About you / Qualifications You are a senior people and culture leader with a strong track record of operating at the executive level in complex organisations, with deep expertise in workforce strategy, employee relations and cultural transformation. You are recognised as a thoughtful, values-led leader who understands inclusion, wellbeing and belonging, and can confidently navigate change. Experience leading large, diverse workforces, including regulated professionals and volunteers, is highly regarded. Lived experience of blindness or low vision will be highly valued. We actively encourage talented candidates from the Blind and Low Vision community to apply, while welcoming applications from all people and culture leaders who meet the essential capabilities and are passionate about inclusive, purpose-led leadership. You are future-focused, comfortable leading change and committed to building organisational capability for the long term. Whats on offer A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience. Vision Australia offers a high degree of flexibility. This role may be based in Melbourne or another major Australian city, with interstate travel required for Board and organisational commitments. How to apply If you are a strategic, empathetic and commercially minded people leader ready to make a national impact, we invite you to apply. For a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Georgie Porter or Adam Dent at The Orchard Talent Group via email at [email protected]. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability via email or at orchardtalent.com.au. Applications close 15 February 2026 at 11:55pm. Employment is subject to satisfactory National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Children Checks. Vision Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr