Overview Join to apply for the Chief People Officer @ Northern Health role at Future Leadership. Northern Health is seeking an outstanding Chief People Officer (CPO) to join its Executive Team. The CPO will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the People & Culture directorate, ensuring the delivery of progressive, responsive, and high-impact human resource services that support Northern Health’s mission to deliver exceptional healthcare to Melbourne’s northern community. The CPO will drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, capability development, and foster an inclusive, high-performing organisational culture. The organisation is committed to equity, inclusion, and the principles of public health service delivery. Responsibilities Lead People & Culture strategy for a dynamic, growing health service. Drive workforce planning, talent, and wellbeing initiatives. Lead all people-related functions, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, payroll and remuneration, learning and capability, occupational health & safety, and wellbeing. Champion innovation in people systems and processes; oversee programs and policies that promote a safe and healthy workplace. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards; foster an inclusive, high-performing organisational culture. Qualifications Visionary leader with experience in executive HR roles within large, complex organisations, preferably in healthcare or the public sector. Advanced knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, and contemporary HR practices. Demonstrated ability to anticipate future workforce trends and translate them into actionable strategies. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the principles of public health service delivery. Organisation Northern Health is a major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community, and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are delivered across five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital, plus multiple mental health service locations. The organisation cares for a diverse community, supported by more than 8,000 staff and an annual revenue turnover exceeding $900 million. The organisation’s Strategic Plan 2025-29 aims to create a healthier future by innovating and delivering great care, underpinned by the values of Safe, Kind, and Together. To apply Please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/chief-people-northen-health/ and click “Apply Now”. Address your cover letter and resume to Michael De Santis and Liz Jones of Future Leadership, using reference NRHchp0925. For further information, call 1300 347 437. Close Date: November 7, 2025 23:59 AEDT J-18808-Ljbffr
