People & Culture Lead (Newly Created)

Shape a values‑driven culture across Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan & Papua New Guinea (ANZPPNG)

Are you energised by building great workplaces where mission and people thrive? Join the Lasallian District of ANZPPNG in a pivotal, newly created role that blends hands‑on HR with big‑picture culture, safeguarding and wellbeing. You’ll be the go‑to partner for leaders and personnel—employees, Brothers, volunteers, committee members and contractors—championing a safe, inclusive, and purpose‑led culture inspired by Lasallian values.

Why you’ll love this role

• Mission + impact: Help a global Catholic network live its Lasallian mission through people—every policy, program and conversation.
• Wide remit: Lead HR operations, culture, engagement, wellbeing and WHS across diverse teams and contexts.
• Greenfield opportunity: Build smart systems, modern practices and uplifting rituals that strengthen safeguarding, belonging and performance.
• Trusted advisor: Coach leaders and partner across the District to solve problems, improve capability and lift engagement.

What you’ll do

• People operations: Be the central HR contact; run end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, contracts and role documentation.
• Compliance & policy: Interpret Awards and legislation; keep policies current and accessible across civil and church requirements.
• Capability & growth: Manage the designing and delivery of District‑wide induction, learning and development; coordinate performance and development plans.
• Culture & engagement: Lead wellbeing, recognition and internal communications that connect people to purpose.
• Safeguarding first: Embed safeguarding principles in all HR and cultural practices.
• WHS leadership (Australia): Oversee WHS policies, systems, training, fire safety/first aid; support oversight for overseas sectors.
• Injury management: Advise on workers compensation and coordinate safe return‑to‑work.
• Data & systems: Manage HRIS and volunteer systems; ensure accurate, confidential records and screening (e.g., WWCC, ministry registry).
• Partnership: Balance church–lay priorities; collaborate widely; gather feedback and report insights that inform decisions.

What you bring

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related field; strong HRIS and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Depth in contemporary HR, L&D, WHS and workers compensation systems and practices.
• Proven judgement across employment legislation, policy and industrial matters.
• Demonstrated success in building a value aligned culture that champions wellbeing, safety and mission
• Experience managing volunteers and contractors supporting a values‑aligned culture.
• Influencing chops—advising, coaching and partnering with leaders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, discretion and the ability to juggle priorities.
• A commitment to embedding safeguarding within HR and organisation culture.
• Ability to recognise and prioritise the integration of lay staff with the religious values and mission of a faith-based workplace

Nice to have:
Postgrad HR; familiarity with Catholic/education frameworks; understanding of canon‑law obligations for religious in community and ministry.

The essentials
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• NSW Working With Children Check
• National Police Check

Reporting line
Reports to the Head of People & Practice.

Ready to build a people‑first culture with purpose?

Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your fit and motivation to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as received so if you are interested, please apply promptly.