Introduction Make a difference where it matters most At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams. Join us in building a better future, one home at a time. Why you will love working with us Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued. Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing. Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities. Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle. Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace. Description The Opportunity Applications are now invited from accomplished HR leaders seeking appointment to the role of Director Human Resources at Housing Choices Australia (HCA). This role is offered full time or part time (0.9 FTE). Reporting to the Executive Group Director (Business Strategy and Corporate Services), the Director of Human Resources will lead the People and Culture function and set the strategic direction for workforce, culture and organisational effectiveness across HCA. The core focus of this role is inspiring a high performance team to deliver an enabling model of HR service delivery. In doing so, the position holder will ensure that quality people, culture and industrial infrastructure is embedded such that internal customers can rely on access to expertise across the full suite of operational and strategic people matters. Leading the broader people agenda, the position holder will champion the implementation of contemporary health, safety and well-being processes and innovative learning and development solutions. What you’ll do Drive the organisation’s people strategies ensuring integration across people, processes, systems and behaviour to achieve effective and sustainable business outcomes Lead and manage the People and Culture team inclusive of Human Resources, Health, Safety and Well-Being and Learning and Development Mentor and empower P&C team members to enable internal customers with expert quality advice, interventions and responses Ensure advice and support across the employment journey is consistent with best practice approaches to talent acquisition Set the tone for a culture of ‘right people in the right roles’ across HCA’s recruitment and selection processes As a trusted advisor to the Executive team, provide specialist guidance and advice on transformational change activities Partner with key stakeholders on the resolution of complex people matters and advise on the implementation of industrially sound interventions Ensure that systems and processes are in place such that HR policy items remain accurate, up to date and consistent with emerging best practice Champion the delivery of diversity, equity and inclusion activities Lead the Workplace Health and Safety agenda to ensure a strong safety and well-being focus at HCA. Skills And Experiences What you’ll Bring The successful candidate will require: Senior HR Leadership experience (circa 10 years) Depth of experience developing and strengthening high performance HR teams in complex, multi-site organisations Evidence of career experience in embedding contemporary people and culture systems, processes and practices Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Credibility, political astuteness and a proven ability to provide decisive advice Outstanding stakeholder management skills Our values in action Everything we do is guided by our shared values: People First - We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter. Responsible - We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability. Purposeful - We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact. Collaborative - We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve. Inclusive - We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment. Belong at Housing Choices We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity. We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you. How to apply Apply now! Applications close: 16 March 2026 unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier. this recruitment and selection process is being managed exclusively by our retained HR Advisory Partner, CPO HR Services. Prospective candidates who may wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this opportunity should contact Mr. David Turen (Director, CPO HR Services) via email in the first instance: support@cpohr.com.au . Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and thank you for your consideration of this exciting HR role. We look forward to hearing from you.
