Head of People and Culture at Open Universities Australia

Docklands, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People-Centred Leadership, Pragmatic Leadership, Empathy, Sound Judgement, People & Culture Function, Australian Employment Legislation, Risk Management, Change Management, Data Analysis, Inclusive Practices, Coaching, Collaboration, Wellbeing Practices, Diversity Strategy, High-Performing Teams, Organisational Design

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description At Open Universities Australia (OUA), we believe quality education should be accessible to everyone. For more than 30 years, we have supported over 500,000 students to take their next step, often during some of the most important moments of their lives. Every interaction with our customers, and every decision we make, helps open new doors for learners across the country. When we do our best work, we change lives every day. Behind that impact is a passionate, purpose-driven team, and we are now looking for a Head of People and Culture to help shape our people experience, leadership and growth at OUA. This role is about more than HR. It is about enabling impact As a member of OUA’s leadership group, the Head of People and Culture plays a critical role in helping to shape the culture that drives access to education. You will lead how we hire, develop and support our people, and how our culture shows up every day through leadership, collaboration, wellbeing and performance. Your work will ensure our people experience reflects our purpose and values, enabling our teams to do their best work in service of students and partners across Australia. What success looks like The People & Culture Group are seen as a trusted, strategic advisor to the business A strong, values-led culture that enables collaboration, wellbeing and performance Employee experience and engagement are recognised as organisational strengths Leadership capability is consistently high and evident across all teams What you will lead and shape This is a senior, influential role with genuine scope to shape the future of OUA. You will: Lead the end-to-end people experience, from hiring and onboarding through to development, reward, wellbeing and transition Lead the Business Partnering practice to support people leaders across our varied groups Evolve our employee experience framework, using insight and data to continuously improve how work feels at OUA Champion leadership effectiveness and capability development across all levels Support the ongoing evolution of our organisation design with clear accountabilities to facilitate effective working relationships across the business, aligned to business drivers and future business needs. Lead wellbeing, mental health and safety practices that prioritise care, prevention and sustainable outcomes Build a diverse and inclusive talent strategy that strengthens our culture with every hire Grow and lead a high-performing People & Culture team known for trust, quality and impact The kind of leader we are looking for You are a people-centred, pragmatic leader who balances empathy with sound judgement. You are as comfortable shaping strategy as you are rolling up your sleeves when it matters. You bring: Senior experience leading a broad People & Culture function Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and risk management A track record of partnering with executives through change and complexity Confidence using data and insights to guide decisions and improve experience A commitment to inclusive, equitable and values-aligned people practices The ability to influence, coach and collaborate across all levels Why you’ll love working at OUA OUA is a not-for-profit organisation with a people-first mindset. We offer meaningful work, but we also care deeply about the wellbeing, growth and belonging of our team. When you join OUA, you are stepping into a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas are welcomed and your development matters. Our employee experience benefits include: Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including novated leasing Discounted gym memberships and health insurance Learning and training opportunities Subsidised study opportunities Paid subscription to Calm as part of our commitment to health and wellbeing Inclusive leave policy to celebrate significant cultural or personal events Workation leave – work anywhere for 10 days of the year OUA is committed to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our marketplace is for everyone, and so is our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may bring unique strengths and perspectives we have not thought of yet.

Responsibilities

The Head of People and Culture will lead the end-to-end people experience, including hiring, onboarding, development, and wellbeing. This role also involves shaping the culture and leadership effectiveness within the organization.