ADEC is seeking an experienced, values driven leader to establish strong foundations in our people and culture management to support the organisation’s exciting future directions. With a new Executive Director and building on an impressive history of advocacy and support for people with disabilities and older people from non-English speaking backgrounds, ADEC is aiming to support a more inclusive future for all.

Working with the Board, Executive Director, leaders and staff, the Director of People and Culture will develop and lead ADEC’s workforce and culture strategy in support of ADEC’s strategic outcomes. Our new Director will also support and advise the Leadership Team and wider organisation on:

• Best practice, contemporary people management;
• Learning and organisational development;
• Workplace relations; and,
• Organisational culture and change management.

Part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered for the right candidate and an attractive remuneration package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications at Bachelor and/or postgraduate level in people management, psychology, or another relevant field.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management at Executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver a comprehensive workforce strategy.
• Significant experience of Fairwork, Enterprise Agreements, and compliance processes.
• Significant experience developing and implementing People and Culture policy, process, tools, and frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead change.
• Excellent report writing capability.
• Experience working with Boards.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Lived experience of living with a disability or caring for someone with a disability or the elderly.

Mandatory Compliance

• Must have clear NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Must have clear National Police Check
• Must have valid Working With Children Check
• Must have Victorian Driver’s License
• Must have evidence of right to work in Australia.

Recruitment Process

To obtain an Applicant Information Pack please see attached below.

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For any queries please contact Leanne Jacobs on [email protected] using the subject line: Director - People and Culture enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed 16-20 October 2023.

Candidates will be required to undertake psychometric testing.

ADEC is a proud employer of people with disabilities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.