In-Demand Head of human resources Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Head of People and Development - NSWIS
Office of Sport —Sydney NSW
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
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Social Work Head of Department
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Conflict management
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
9d
HR Specialist (13-month maternity leave cover)
Factory Mutual Insurance Company —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Business Development Manager - Enterprise & Government
Aussie Broadband —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Business Manager
BNP Paribas —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Finance
Office and Employee Experience Administrator
Moët Hennessy —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
11d
Corporate General Manager
AI Talent —Sydney NSW
- $70,000 - $120,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- Budgeting
- Work from home
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Workplace Relations Specialist
Swissport International AG —Mascot NSW
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Communication skills
12d
Head of Payroll
Veolia Environmental Services —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Head of Business Segment, Companion Animal, ANZ
Boehringer Ingelheim -Animal Health Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Head of Indigenous Engagement, Amazon Web Services Public Sector - ANZ
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
5d
People & Culture Administrator
Pallion —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Recruiting
3d
Senior Manager, Business Partnering, People & Culture (ANZ)
SMEC —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
3d
Human Resources Coordinator
GrainCorp —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
4d
Head of ANZ, Applied AI
Anthropic —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Research
- Master's degree
- Parental leave
People & Culture Business Partner
GBST —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
1d
Senior Director Digital Service Transformation
Torrens University Australia —Surry Hills NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- AI
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
6d
Internal Communications and Brand Manager
Philips —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
People and Culture Advisor
Moran Health Care Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- No degree
Quick Apply
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Head of People and Development - NSWIS

Office of Sport -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$150,000 - $170,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
On-site parking

Qualifications

LMS
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Office of Sport

Reference number

551766

Occupation

Workplace Relations, Workforce Planning, Training and Development, Recruitment, HR Management, HR Generalist

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 11/12

Closing date

27 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Salary ranges from $150,000 - $170,000 + super
Temporary Fulltime Opportunity until 31st December 2028
Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of People and Development to lead the organisation's people strategy and help shape a high-performing, values-driven culture that enables athletes, coaches and staff to thrive.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving workforce capability, organisational development, employee experience, integrity, safeguarding and people operations across NSWIS. As a trusted advisor to the Executive and senior leaders, you will partner across the business to create an inclusive, safe and high-performing environment that supports NSWIS's vision of being a world-leading sporting institute.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of people and culture strategies that attract, develop and retain top talent.
Partner with the Executive and senior leaders to implement contemporary, inclusive workplace practices that foster engagement, wellbeing and high performance.
Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, grievances and conduct matters.

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative people leader who thrives in purpose-driven, high-performance environments. You bring strong commercial and operational HR expertise, coupled with a genuine passion for developing people and creating cultures where individuals and teams can perform at their best.

Key knowledge and experience

Senior level experience, or someone with high capability looking to take the next step, in delivering People and Development functions in a complex organisation (government experience desirable).
Demonstrated knowledge of H&S legislation, regulation and best practice.
Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and driving organisational change projects to a successful completion.
Understanding of the National Integrity Framework and NSW Child Safe Standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of workplace relations, specifically the development and management of industrial relations and negotiations, and Enterprise Agreements
Experience in delivering organisational learning management systems (desirable).

Essential Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. human resources, business management, or similar)
Current Working with Children check

For more information read the full Role Description: Head of People and Development_RD.docx

About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports exceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world leading daily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting system partners to deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition. NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy – Win Well. We are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that is athlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative. We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

How to apply?

Your online application must include:

A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (1-2 pages)
An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks.

Applications close: 11:55pm 27th July 2026
Contact for enquiries: Daniel Blattman - General Manager, Corporate Services - [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

As part of #TeamNSWIS, you will work alongside passionate and talented professionals in a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment that values leadership, integrity, excellence, passion and teamwork. We are committed to fostering a contemporary workplace culture that supports wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth, offer competitive remuneration, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking at Sydney Olympic Park.

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners, and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected]

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