<p>The Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking a highly capable and values-driven&nbsp;Head of People &amp; Culture&nbsp;to join its Executive Leadership Team.<br> Reporting directly to the&nbsp;Executive Director, this role leads a dedicated People &amp; Culture function and sets the strategic direction for HR, organisational development, safety, learning and development, and employee relations across&nbsp;29 schools&nbsp;and the system office.</p> <p><strong>About Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves&nbsp;twenty-four primary schools and five secondary colleges, including&nbsp;two boarding facilities. Our staff support principals and school teams in their work to maximise student learning, growth and development.<br> We are committed to nurturing a faith-filled and inclusive learning environment where our people feel supported, inspired and connected to purpose.</p> <p><strong>Why this role matters</strong></p> <p>At CEDWW, we’re focused on creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued and inspired to contribute to the mission of Catholic education.<br> This role provides a rare opportunity to influence culture at scale, ensuring our leaders and staff have the capability, care and connection needed to deliver exceptional outcomes for students and communities.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with the Executive Director and senior leaders to develop and deliver the People &amp; Culture strategy and workforce plan.</li> <li>Lead and mentor a professional team across the full P&amp;C portfolio of HR, WHS, Learning &amp; Development, and Organisational Development.</li> <li>Promote and uphold all applicable policies and procedures for all staff, and ensure all policies reflect contemporary workplace expectations.</li> <li>Foster strong, respectful relationships with union representatives, school principals and internal stakeholders to proactively manage employee relations and deliver fair, balanced outcomes.</li> <li>Direct and advise on workplace investigations and workplace misconduct matters, delivering a fair and balanced process and outcomes.</li> <li>Manage bargaining on employee entitlements and advise on compliance with applicable enterprise agreements.</li> <li>Provide accurate, timely and practical advice to ensure compliance, minimise legal risk and achieve the best possible results for all parties.</li> <li>Drive contemporary practices in talent attraction and retention, recruitment, onboarding, performance and leadership development.</li> <li>Champion digital transformation and the adoption of HR technologies to streamline processes and improve workforce insights.</li> <li>Design and enhance the employee experience through initiatives that strengthen engagement, inclusion and culture.</li> <li>Lead a culture of performance and accountability, ensuring clarity, growth and recognition at every level.</li> <li>Champion a holistic approach to wellbeing, fostering a safe, supportive and thriving workplace.</li> <li>Embed purpose and values at the heart of people strategy, connecting every initiative to the mission of Catholic education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>You’re a strategic and people-focused leader who combines insight with empathy and a genuine desire to see others succeed. You bring curiosity, fairness and courage to your work, guiding teams through change with confidence and care.</p> <p>You’ll bring:</p> <ul> <li>At least 10 years’ senior HR leadership experience across complex, multi-site organisations.</li> <li>Strong expertise in employee and industrial relations.</li> <li>A proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to empowering and developing your People &amp; Culture team.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead with integrity, balance organisational needs with fairness, and nurture trusted relationships at all levels.</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.</li> <li>An alignment with the mission and values of Catholic education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Executive, permanent role based at&nbsp;McAlroy House, Wagga Wagga.</li> <li>Generous salary package, including a&nbsp;fully maintained vehicle&nbsp;(and all associated costs).</li> <li>Relocation allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance</li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through Thrive Psychology</li> <li>Opportunity to shape culture and leadership across&nbsp;29 schools.</li> <li>Work within a purpose-led organisation committed to people, learning and community.</li> </ul>