Job Title: People Manager
About the Role:
The Catholic Education Office is seeking a values-driven HR leader to guide its People and Safety team through the next phase of growth and stability.
* Leading a cohesive, high-performing HR function in a complex environment
* Embedding people systems and streamlining HR operations
* Enhancing team culture and stakeholder confidence through empathetic, hands-on leadership
* Supporting employee benefits negotiations and ensuring legislative and policy compliance
* Building relationships with school principals and leaders across the region
* Proven ability to lead organisation-wide initiatives that strengthen culture, build trust, and promote staff wellbeing across all levels of the organisation
Why This Opportunity?
* This is more than an HR leadership opportunity - it's a chance to create lasting impact in education and community wellbeing.
* Join a collaborative, future-focused executive team who value authenticity and impact
* Influence the experience of thousands of educators and students across North Queensland
* Access generous leave and wellbeing support, including 14 weeks' paid parental leave and 12.75% employer super
* Enjoy professional growth through substantial PD opportunities and a long-term leadership contract
* Relocation support (~$3K) and flexibility for outstanding interstate or international candidate
About You:
* Experience leading across Performance & Conduct, Strategy & Capability, Workplace Health & Safety and HR Operations (Payroll, Talent Acquisition etc)
* A collaborative, coaching leadership style with a calm, confident presence and a 'can do' attitude
* Demonstrated success in leading organisation-wide initiatives that enhance workplace culture, foster trust, and champion staff wellbeing at every level
* Experience supporting employee benefits negotiations or complex workforce matters
* A track record of team development, process improvement, and cultural uplift
* An appreciation for values-led workplaces and the mission of Catholic education