
Head of People & Culture
- Sydney, NSW
- $230,000-250,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reporting to a co-founder, you’ll lead the people agenda across the Sydney corporate office and a flagship NZ site. It’s equal parts strategy and action — setting the long-term people plan while also rolling up your sleeves to make it happen. In this role, you will drive culture, engagement and values alignment across both countries. You will also design and implement HR systems, policies and frameworks for scale and oversee the workforce planning and Talent Acquisition strategy. You will also build leadership capability and career pathways and be the trusted advisor to the executive team, shaping culture and business performance.You’re a hands-on, high-energy leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, greenfield environments. You have a track record of building and scaling HR functions in fast-growth or operationally complex settings — ideally in resources, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive industries. You can navigate both Australian and New Zealand employment landscapes and relish the challenge of balancing strategic impact with day-to-day delivery.This is more than a role — it’s a chance to leave your mark while at the same time turning this opportunity into the highlight of your career. You’ll be part of a well-funded, values-led business where your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your work directly shapes the company’s future.For a confidential discussion, please contact Merridy Thomas on 02 8256 2543 or Julie Amato on 02 8256 2572 quoting reference number 3953951 or click the link below.Reference Number:3953951Date Published:14-Aug-2025Contact Name:Merridy ThomasContact Email:mthomas@thenextstep.com.auAPPLY NOWAPPLY NOWCREATE ALERTSimilar JobsConsultant Name: Consultant Email: Social AccountsInterested in this job?Save this jobPrint this jobShare this jobSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )The Next Step embraces individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for roles. Please speak to our consultants about any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process.Let’s connectSYDNEYLEVEL 3, SUITE 250 MARGARET STSydney NSW 2000GADIGAL landMELBOURNELEVEL 1, SUITE 3500 BOURKE STMELBOURNE VIC 3000EASTERN KULIN LANDBRISBANELevel 14241 Adelaide stBrisbane QLD 4000YUGGERA LANDQuick LinksServicesThe Next Step acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.