People & Culture Leader

People & Culture Leader

About us
We are Australia’s biggest not-for-profit animal hospital treating over 20,000 animals a year across two locations. Our North Melbourne hospital and clinic provides a broad range of veterinary and emergency services, and our Campbellfield Adoption Centre is a vet clinic and shelter, rehoming surrendered animals.
  
We are passionate about the work we do. Our focus is on how we can best support the team at Lort Smith to continue to provide veterinary and animal care to the community.

We are an independent NFP. We are rewarded through our impact in the community – and our team holds the same values.
Being a community driven organisation means connection - we are here because of our belief in the human-animal bond which goes beyond companionship and the impact we have and leave on the world.
    
About the role
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an interim position that will provide expert and influential leadership on people and culture matters in alignment with Lort Smith’s strategic direction.
  
This role requires a professional HR Generalist, experienced working at the executive leadership level. You will have tertiary qualifications. Experience working in the not-for profit sector will be highly regarded. 
  
Based at our North Melbourne location and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for leading and management all aspects of our People and Culture functions across both sites.
  
Key responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Lead People and Culture initiatives through times of organisational change and cultural transformation.
• Support strategic direction through aligning people and culture practices with business and financial objectives.

Talent Development and Retention

• Enhance talent acquisition, employee engagement and long-term retention.

Influential Communication

• Engage and influence stakeholders across all levels and professions.
• Build relationships through effective collaboration, trusted advice and delivering outcomes.

Culture Champion

• Role-model high standards of professionalism and integrity, demonstrating commitment to Lort Smith’s purpose and values.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace that values diversity and wellbeing

Operational Efficiency

• Navigate change and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Balance the day-to-day operational requirements alongside planning future strategic P&C initiatives.
• Lead HRIS rollouts and enhancing P&C processes to improve operational efficiency.

Employee Relations and Compliance Management

• Oversee management of workers’ compensation, industrial relations, and take a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
• Resolve employee relations issues with a balanced and empathetic approach.

Our benefits

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Confidential, generous EAP provided by highly trained professional psychologists and counsellors
• Discounted veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance
• Pet friendly policies – bring your dog to work

To learn more about Lort Smith and the work we do, please visit: www.lortsmith.com or look us up on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.
Contact us via careers@lortsmith.com if you'd like us to send you a position description.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and making a difference, please apply directly via this ad.
  
Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.