Candidate ID: 8534

A highly accomplished executive leader with over 15 years’ experience across the Victorian Public Service, particularly in the social housing, justice, and health sectors. Demonstrates expertise in strategic policy reform, program delivery, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven record of leading high-value infrastructure and housing projects, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivering culturally informed outcomes for Aboriginal communities

 Key Skills and Competencies

• Project and Program Manager
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Policy Development
• Leadership and Team Development
• Board Appointments

Relevant Experience

First Nations People Experience Lead, Media Sector
1 year
Developed and delivered a First Nations Employment Plan, partnered with leaders to improve cultural safety, and established a Cultural Capability Framework.

Head of People and Culture, Disability Advocacy Sector
1 year
Led a full organisational restructure, improved HR systems and processes, and ensured culturally safe employment practices.

HR Business Partner, Legal Services Sector
1 year
Advised senior leaders on employee relations and performance, managed complex HR cases, and streamlined recruitment for high-volume roles.

HR Business Partner, Youth Sport and Education Sector
1 year
Reduced vacancies significantly through targeted recruitment, refreshed policies, and supported leaders to manage employee conduct and development.

First Nations Talent Manager, Construction and Property Sector
3 years
Created and implemented a First Nations Talent Plan, increased workforce representation, and influenced leadership to embed inclusive employment practices.

Various entry-level HR and First Nations employment roles
5 years
Gained foundational HR experience supporting First Nations employment initiatives across multiple sectors.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Melbourne

Open to relocating: No

Workplace flexibility: Yes

Ability to travel: Yes, Happy with some small travel

Availability/notice period: 4 Weeks

Desired Salary or Salary Expectation: $155,000 – $165,000 Plus Super