At ACNA, our work matters—every day, we help Australians access the care and support they need to live life on their terms. As we continue to grow and navigate significant system reform, we’re looking for an Executive Director, People & Capability to join our Executive team. If you are driven by purpose, energised by complexity and motivated by building teams where people can do their best work – this is a role where you can genuinely make your mark. What is the role? What is the role? Reporting to the CEO, you will lead ACNA’s People and Capability functions at a critical stage of organisational growth and transformation. You will be well supported to: Lead our people strategy aligned to ACNAs growth and mission Bring clear, evidence-based workforce insights to Executive and Board- level decision making Strengthen organisational culture, capability and leadership at scale Design and deliver initiatives that attract, develop and retain high- performing, purpose-driven teams Partner with leaders and teams across all ACNA to navigate complexity, change and system reform. This is a strategic and hands-on executive role, where your influence will be felt from Board discussions through to frontline team experience. What will a typical week look like? As our next Executive Director, People and Capability you will move between strategy, leadership and operations. You can expect your week to include: Working alongside your peers, to set organisational direction through workforce insights and strategic priorities Coaching and partnering with senior leaders on people, culture and capability initiatives, challenges and interesting projects. Leading major initiatives across leadership, capability, performance and workforce design. Influencing system and program design, to ensure people impacts are considered from the outset. Representing people and culture perspectives in Executive and Board forums. No two weeks will look the same, but each will contribute to building a strong and more capable organisation. Who are we looking for? You are an experienced executive leader who brings both strategic depth and human insight. We’re looking for a leader who: Has previous experience in leading People and Capability functions in a multi-site organisation Navigates change with confidence, clarity and pragmatism Builds trust quickly and leads with both authenticity and accountability Thinks strategically, but communicates simply and compellingly Is comfortable operating at Board level while staying connected to workforce realities Brings curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to challenge the status quo Holds postgraduate qualifications in HR, business, psychology or similar, and maintains strong professional networks Why Join us? At ACNA, you’ll join an organisation with a clear purpose: helping people access the support they need to live life on their terms. Our work is practical, meaningful and deeply connected to the communities we serve. As part of our Executive team, you’ll help shape an organisation that values clarity, integrity and continuous improvement. “Being our best” isn’t a slogan — it’s how we operate. We learn, adapt and share knowledge so we can deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients and create an environment where our people can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where your leadership directly influences culture, capability and the future of aged care assessment in Australia, ACNA offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact. What else you need to know about the role and the recruitment process This is a national role with flexible working arrangements available. ACNAs office locations are in Perth, Sydney and Canberra. There is an expectation that our Executive Leaders routinely travel to visit ACNA office sites and travel inter-state to meet with operational teams as required. Our recruitment process is a little different to most. We use a range of interactive activities to give you an opportunity to learn and engage in how we work here at ACNA. We start to get to know you through your application, then we move into group video discussions (GVDs) and finally, a recruitment centre so you can show us what you are made of. Your application will include a Typeform where you will be asked to share information about yourself and your professional experience. There is no need to send a covering letter with your application, instead be ready to attach your CV to the typeform when prompted. For applications to be considered, you must ensure you have successfully attached your CV and completed the form as per the instructions. Key recruitment dates Once you have submitted your completed typeform application, you can expect to hear from ACNAs HR team within 3-7 days. For successful candidates, you will be invited to attend a group video discussion (GVD) followed by a Recruitment Centre to be scheduled from 20 May. Questions? Learn more about ACNA by inserting our website link into your browser - www.acna.org.au. You can learn more about the position and download a position description at our EthicalJobs.com.au board, just search for Access Care Network Australia. If you have anything you would like clarified, you can contact us via acna.org.au.
