Outstanding opportunity Newly created position Reporting to the Group CEO Are you a transformative leader driven to redefine how people thrive, lead, and belong in a global organisation? Stratco is a proudly Australian-owned business with over 75 years of excellence in innovation, manufacturing, and customer service within the building industry. With an expanding presence across Australia, New Zealand, and select international markets, Stratco is committed to delivering high-quality products, trusted partnerships and exceptional customer experiences. In this newly created role, you will architect a world-class people strategy that powers business performance across every region and time zone we operate in. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, and forming part of our executive, the CPO serves as the strategic steward of our most critical asset, our people. You will ensure that talent, culture, and leadership capabilities evolve in lockstep with enterprise growth and business expansion. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a senior role that not only sets the standard for excellence in human resources, organisational development, and workplace health and safety, but also leads with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to cultural intelligence. Key responsibilities: Actively promote and demonstrate a commitment to our goal of having everyone return home safe Develop and execute a forward-thinking global people strategy aligned with business goals. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to unlock synergies and improve organisational effectiveness. Lead the design and delivery of strategic learning and development initiatives that support workforce requirements and operational readiness. Foster a values-driven, inclusive, and psychologically safe culture that inspires high performance and belonging across all levels of the group. Develop diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies, with measurable outcomes and clear accountability. * Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistency, risk management, and continuous improvement in HR policies and practices About you: Stratco are looking for a collegiate, strategic and values aligned leader with: Executive-level experience in Human Resources, Organisational Development and Workforce Planning. Proven experience leading people strategy within a national and/or global, matrixed organisation, preferably from within engineering/manufacturing domains. Acute business acumen, pragmatism and a commercial mindset. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive and board level and align cross-functional teams around shared goals. Relevant tertiary qualifications. What’s on Offer: This is a unique opportunity offering the rare privilege of influencing a global organisation’s culture, talent, and leadership with purpose. If you are a contemporary leader who values empathy, integrity, and innovation, this role offers an inspiring platform to lead transformative change at the highest level. For confidential enquiries or to express your interest, please contact Chris Lillas – Group People Officer – chris.lillas@stratco.com.au J-18808-Ljbffr
