This 12-month secondment as General Manager – People & Culture offers a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the people strategy across our redefined LWS East portfolio, including Chartwells, Healthcare, and ESS. You will work closely with sector leadership to embed a culture of care, respect, and performance accountability, while also providing strategic HR leadership and operational support. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director – People, this position is responsible for: Acting as a strategic HR partner to business leaders across Chartwells, Healthcare, Defence and ESS East, ensuring alignment of people strategies with business goals. Leading cultural change and capability development across the region, aligned to Compass Group’s long-term strategic plan. Driving people-focused initiatives that enhance workforce agility and efficiency through the MAP framework. Supporting and developing high-performing leadership teams that operate safe, effective, and client-centric sites. Leading strategic workforce planning and performance management initiatives to uplift leadership capability and employee engagement. Collaborating with the broader HR function to design, implement, and review HR policies, programs, and initiatives across the LWS East portfolio. Partnering with the Workplace Relations team to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support effective resolution of employee relations matters. Supporting business development through client engagement, tender input, and leadership during mobilisation and retention of contracts. Championing inclusion initiatives aligned with our Indigenous, disability, and gender diversity strategies. About You We’re looking for a values-driven leader who brings: Proven strategic HR leadership across diverse, operationally complex businesses. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. A minimum of 10 years in HR, with 3–5 years in senior HR or HSEQ business partner roles. Strong understanding of industrial relations frameworks and their business implications. Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change and uplifting leadership capability. Commercial acumen with the ability to influence, communicate, and present effectively to senior stakeholders. Next Steps If you’re ready to help shape the future of Living & Working Services in the East and are passionate about building strong, people-focused cultures, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Nicola Thistlewaite nicolathistlewaite@compass-group.com.au 0437 832 749