Head of People
Head of People
Senior Head of People role leading the ANZ people function and partnering with executives to drive capability, performance and culture
This is a senior people leadership opportunity with genuine scope to shape strategy, lead a function, and influence performance across a growing ANZ business.
The organisation is values‑led, commercially focused and continuing to evolve. Investing in leadership capability, technology and smarter ways of working, this is a great time to join the business.
The Head of People ANZ plays a critical role in supporting growth, building capability and ensuring the people agenda is tightly aligned to business priorities.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys sitting at the executive table while staying close to the day‑to‑day realities of the business.
The role
Reporting to a senior executive, you’ll lead the ANZ people function and partner closely with the regional leadership team to shape and deliver the people agenda.
You’ll oversee a multi‑disciplinary team covering business partnering, advisory, learning, systems and talent sourcing. Your focus will be on building a high‑performing, commercially relevant people function that enables leaders, simplifies processes and supports sustainable growth.
This role will suit a confident, pragmatic people leader who combines strategic thinking with operational follow‑through.
What you’ll be doing
You’re an experienced Head of People or Senior HR Manager who brings credibility, judgement and calm leadership to complex environments.
You’re comfortable influencing at executive level, yet practical and grounded in how you deliver outcomes. You enjoy building capable teams, creating clarity, and helping leaders perform at their best.
You’ll likely bring:
Your application will be sent to Clare Johnston.
The organisation is values‑led, commercially focused and continuing to evolve. Investing in leadership capability, technology and smarter ways of working, this is a great time to join the business.
The Head of People ANZ plays a critical role in supporting growth, building capability and ensuring the people agenda is tightly aligned to business priorities.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys sitting at the executive table while staying close to the day‑to‑day realities of the business.
The role
Reporting to a senior executive, you’ll lead the ANZ people function and partner closely with the regional leadership team to shape and deliver the people agenda.
You’ll oversee a multi‑disciplinary team covering business partnering, advisory, learning, systems and talent sourcing. Your focus will be on building a high‑performing, commercially relevant people function that enables leaders, simplifies processes and supports sustainable growth.
This role will suit a confident, pragmatic people leader who combines strategic thinking with operational follow‑through.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and developing the ANZ people function, setting direction and driving accountability
- Partnering with executive leaders to shape and deliver the people agenda
- Driving priorities across talent attraction, leadership development and workforce planning
- Supporting business growth initiatives, including capability uplift and integration activity
- Simplifying people processes to improve efficiency and reduce friction for leaders
- Acting as a visible, values‑led leader across the organisation
You’re an experienced Head of People or Senior HR Manager who brings credibility, judgement and calm leadership to complex environments.
You’re comfortable influencing at executive level, yet practical and grounded in how you deliver outcomes. You enjoy building capable teams, creating clarity, and helping leaders perform at their best.
You’ll likely bring:
- Proven experience leading a broad people function
- Strong executive‑level stakeholder partnering capability
- A hands‑on, commercially minded leadership style
- Solid employee relations experience and sound judgement
- Experience in professional services or service‑led environments
- A collaborative, values‑driven approach with energy and resilience
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Leadership and capability development
- A values‑led, people‑first culture
- Modern technology and systems enablement
Your application will be sent to Clare Johnston.
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria
Date Published:
11-Apr-2026