Executive General Manager – People and Culture
Join the Spirit of Tasmania to apply for the Executive General Manager – People and Culture role.
Spirit of Tasmania is recognised as a key contributor to the Australian tourism industry and for supporting Australia’s economic development through the delivery of a world‑class ferry service to passengers and freight. As the company enters a period of significant financial and operational transformation – including investment in new‑generation vessels, a new terminal facility in Devonport, and a renewed focus on long‑term sustainability – this is an exciting time to join the Spirit of Tasmania and contribute to its future success.
The Executive General Manager – People and Culture is a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is accountable for setting and executing the people strategy and leading all aspects of human resources, organisational development, culture, safety and wellbeing across Spirit of Tasmania. You will lead with a “people‑first” approach, drive workforce planning and organisational design, guide industrial and employee relations, and embed high‑performance, inclusive and values‑aligned practices.
Based in Tasmania, the Executive General Manager – People and Culture will work collaboratively with the leadership team to drive initiatives that enhance engagement, capability, and leadership effectiveness while ensuring integration of safety, risk and compliance into all people practices.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader, with a record of delivering strategic people initiatives and driving organisational change. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and support high‑performing teams through periods of transformation and complexity. A strong commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, workforce wellbeing and community is also critical for the success of this role.
This is a unique opportunity where you can make a real difference through your leadership across the organisation, driving contemporary people processes and practices that will help shape the company’s future and leave a lasting legacy for Tasmania.
For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the information pack, please contact Sarah Hingston on 0418 515 677 or Lynne Chapman on 0467 229 445 or email jobs@chapmanexecutive.com.au. To submit an application, please apply online at www.chapmanexecutive.com.au by Monday, 2 February 2026.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* General Business, Human Resources, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Government Administration, Freight and Package Transportation; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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