Manager People & Engagement
Manager People & Engagement
Full Time - Ongoing
Ballarat Location
Attractive Salary $125-135k + super + salary packaging
Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity
Cafs is seeking an accomplished, values-led Manager People & Engagement to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal point in the organisation’s workforce evolution, supporting the people who deliver services for children, young people, families and communities.

This is a highly visible management role, translating executive workforce strategy into practical operational priorities, service standards and ways of working, and providing operational insights and reporting that support decision-making.

About the Position
You will lead and oversee a multidisciplinary People & Engagement function and provide high quality operational leadership, advice and support across:

Organisational culture and engagement
Workforce capability, attraction and retention
Inclusion and diversity
Leadership development and learning
Industrial relations and employment frameworks
Business partnering
Employee wellbeing, safety and compliance
About You
Demonstrated history building high-performing teams and leading change in a values-led, inclusive and outcomes-focused way
Strong operational and commercial acumen with experience leading workforce and people services in complex organisations
Management experience in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related disciplines
Experience implementing people frameworks and service models that support performance and sustainability
Proven ability to improve service delivery models, systems and organisation-wide practices
Strong understanding of workforce systems, risk and compliance
Practical, evidence-informed leadership style with sound judgement
Collaborative leadership approach aligned to Cafs values
Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or related field (AHRI desirable)
About Cafs
Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We deliver more than 50 programs supporting children, young people, families and communities across the Central Highlands.

Our practice is underpinned by Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) and guided by our values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity.

What We Offer
A values-led organisation with a strong community reputation
A cohesive and supportive Senior Leadership Team
Opportunity to lead workforce, wellbeing, capability and culture initiatives
Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities
Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment.