Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW provides essential services to seriously ill or injured children and their families by reducing the impact of their child’s serious illness or injury. Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW has been helping families from across the Northern NSW region since 1991, and while there is no place like home, the Ronald McDonald House strives to provide a safe and comfortable “home away from home” for families who have travelled from far and wide, to provide the best care for their seriously ill or injured child. Verve Partners a long-term supporter of Ronald McDonald House and is proud to be engaged as their recruitment partner to attract their Northern NSW People and Culture Manager located in their Broadmeadow office. This is far more than a traditional HR role. It’s an opportunity to influence culture, wellbeing, engagement, and leadership in an organisation that genuinely changes lives across the community. If you’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on building meaningful workplace experiences, supporting purpose-driven teams, and creating positive impact, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. About the Role Reporting to the senior leadership team Northern NSW, the People & Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a positive, compliant, and high-performing employee and volunteer experience across the organisation. This role will support the Norther NSW region including Tamworth, Foster, Gosford and Newcastle. This is a hands-on and highly rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys both strategic influence and operational delivery. Key areas of responsibility include: Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for staff and volunteers Driving employee engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives Supporting leadership with workforce planning and HR guidance Coordinating learning and development activities Maintaining HR compliance, systems, and documentation Supporting performance review and development processes Promoting diversity, inclusion, and child-safe practices Contributing to reconciliation and community-focused initiatives Understand and comply with child protection policies and practices, including the undertaking of annual child safety training Embrace and foster a culture of inclusion and diversity Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including the completion of a physical functional assessment prior to commencing About You You are an experienced People & Culture professional who leads with empathy, professionalism, and purpose. You understand that great workplaces don’t happen by accident, they’re intentionally created through strong relationships, meaningful support, and values-led leadership. You’ll bring: Qualifications in Human Resources and/or significant HR experience Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR practices Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and workforce processes A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset A genuine alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House On Offer The opportunity to make a genuine community impact every day A supportive, values-driven culture Meaningful and purpose-led work Collaborative and passionate leadership team Ongoing professional development opportunities The chance to shape and influence organisational culture Flexible and supportive working environment Access to Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits to maximise your earning capacity If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to hit the apply button. Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW is committed to helping keep children and young people safe in our spaces and does not tolerate any kind of abuse. We have implemented prevention strategies to reduce the risk of abuse and actively seek to listen, empower and protect children. Our team – inclusive of employees and volunteers – must meet high standards to ensure they prevent and report abuse. All roles are subject to compliance and reference checks and it is a requirement of this role that you; Are willing to undergo a Working with Children Check and current state-based Criminal Record Check Undergo comprehensive Safeguarding Children and Young People training on a regular basis
