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Executive leadership role driving cultural and organisational transformation Executive leadership role driving cultural and organisational transformation National role | Major capital cities Affirmative measure - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants About the Organisation Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a national organisation dedicated to supporting the financial success and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. About the Role Reporting to the CEO, the Chief People Officer leads the transformation and cultural reset of IBA''s People, Performance & Culture function. As a trusted executive leader, the CPO drives culturally safe, high-performance people practices, oversees workforce strategy and governance, and leads complex organisational change. This role supports and strengthens the PPC team while partnering with leaders to build capability, confidence and long-term organisational resilience. Key Duties Provide executive leadership to the People, Performance & Culture function, leading a multidisciplinary team across Australia. Lead the rebuild and transformation of IBA''s people and culture capability, embedding culturally safe, high-performance practices. Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape workforce strategy, organisational design and leadership capability. Drive and steward complex organisational and transformational change initiatives, ensuring consultation, engagement and follow-through. Oversee core people functions including recruitment, workforce planning, employee and industrial relations, learning and development, payroll and HR governance. Champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, cultural safety and workforce participation across the organisation. Ensure HR frameworks, policies, systems and reporting meet legislative, governance and business requirements. Build trust and credibility across the business, supporting leaders and teams with confident, decisive advice and guidance. Skills & Requirements Senior executive experience leading a people, performance or culture function in a complex organisation. Proven ability to lead organisational rebuilds, transformation and change at scale. Strong cultural authority and experience embedding culturally safe, high-performance workplaces. Confidence advising at Executive and Board level, balancing cultural leadership with governance and business outcomes. Extensive experience across workforce strategy, IR, HR governance, policy and workforce reporting. Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influence skills. Experience in government, statutory authorities or regulated environments. Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications and professional accreditation. Experience leading HR systems implementation and enterprise people processes. Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment This position is designated as an affirmative measure role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 (or equivalent enabling legislation). To be eligible for this position, applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person . How to Apply To submit a strong application, you will require the detailed Position Description in order to prepare a tailored cover letter addressing the role requirements, to be submitted along with your CV. Contact Bryan Creith at [email protected] for further information on the role. Please submit applications in Word format only by midnight, Monday 23rd February 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr