Head of People and Culture Full Time Melbourne, CBD For more than 25 years, people in Australia have turned to Beyond Blue as a trusted source of mental health support, advice and hope. We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With that comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do. Job Description About the role This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the CEO, the Head of People & Culture leads the people strategy that enables Beyond Blue’s 230 headcount to deliver our vision and community impact. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive team, you will be key to Beyond Blue being a high-performing, psychologically safe workplace, lead organisational change, and strengthen culture. You will ensure the People & Culture function delivers both exceptional day-to-day support and strategic, expert advice so Beyond Blue is resilient and responsive to the changing needs of our people, operating environment, and the community. About you You are a values-driven People & Culture leader who loves setting people up to succeed. You combine strategic depth, compassion and business acumen, and are happy to roll up your sleeves when necessary. You bring broad expertise across the people lifecycle and have driven excellent outcomes in complex environments. You navigate change and communicate with clarity and confidence. You can combine executive influence with practical delivery and know how to turn strategy into meaningful people outcomes. Above all, you are committed to building inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures where people feel they belong and thrive. Qualifications • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related discipline. Experience • Significant experience (10 years) in senior People & Culture leadership roles within complex organisations • Proven success developing and leading P&C teams and enterprise-wide transformation. • Extensive experience advising, influencing and partnering with CEOs, Executive teams and Boards. • Track record in delivering positive employee and business outcomes in employment relations, workforce, talent and remuneration strategy, governance and risk management. Key strengths • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels • Highly developed leadership capability, operating with integrity, adaptability, resilience and calmness • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills and judgement, with an outcomes focused mindset • Sound knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations frameworks • Strong systems capability, with proficiency in or the ability to rapidly learn systems and platforms. • Ability and willingness to switch between strategic and operational delivery. Position Description: Here *SEEK Applicants please view the Position Description on our Careers Page. Why Join Us At Beyond Blue, we offer: • Naarm (Central Melbourne) Office with modern facilities and end-of-trip amenities. • Flexible work options including hybrid working, part-time and job share options, and purchased leave. • Attractive benefits: $15,900 salary packaging, meal and entertainment perks, plus generous leave entitlements (including parental, family violence, gender affirmation, and community service leave). • Inclusive policies: cultural and ceremonial leave to honour what matters most to you. • Career development: secondments and blended learning to support growth and continuous learning. Beyond Blue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you need adjustments or don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Live our Values • Build trust • Help everyone thrive • Be brave • Do what matters How to apply Please submit your current CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role and how you would contribute to Beyond Blue’s impact and culture. For full details, including the position description and closing date, please visit our Careers page. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. Questions? Contact - Jobs@beyondblue.org.au Applications close: Monday, 8 June 2026 at 5:00pm AEST Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
