Chief People Officer

As one of the largest and leading NDIS providers in Australia, Endeavour Foundation has a vision to support people living with disability to live their best life, and to support people facing barriers to employment. Endeavour Foundation supports people living with a disability at home, at work, and in the community to flourish according to their own interests and priorities. 

At the heart of local communities, Endeavour Foundation is offering choice, opportunities and personalised support in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, with a newly established presence in other mainland states and territories. Every day, helping make possibilities a reality for those they support.

Through the Community Solutions Group (CSG) arm they deliver innovative employment, education and training services and NDIS specialist supports. Together, Endeavour Foundation Group assists more than 21,000 people, ably supported by 4,200 employees and 130 volunteers (#teampossible), with a turnover in excess of $315 million.

There is now an opportunity to join Endeavour Foundation as Chief People Officer (CPO) to proactively lead all areas within the People and Wellbeing division, including Business Partnering, Employee Experience, Operations, Safety and Wellbeing.

Reporting to the CEO, you will play a vital role in the leadership and strategic direction of the organisation. This position will serve as a trusted advisor, functional expert, and strategic partner to the CEO and other executive leaders, guiding all aspects related to human resources. The CPO will be responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s people-related initiatives, contributing to the overall strategy and success of the company.

Endeavour Foundation primarily supports people with disability, focusing on supported employment, in-home care, accommodation, and community access. As the largest employer of individuals with disabilities in Australia, the organisation operates across a wide range of sectors, including commercial packaging, recycling, manufacturing, and food production. Additionally, through Community Solutions Group, Endeavour Foundation positively impacts people’s lives by offering employment, education, training, and specialised disability support to individuals, families, and communities.

To successfully manage people operations across these diverse functions, you must demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the complexities of the organisation. Your key accountabilities include:

• Lead the design and implementation of the organisation’s people strategies and priorities.
• Contribute to the overall leadership and strategy development and delivery of the organisation.
• Demonstrate safety leadership in every action and decision and take action to improve safety where necessary.
• Promote individual wellness through developed strategies and support frameworks.
• Identify and manage organisational people risks in accordance with the Endeavour Foundation risk framework.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of the organisation.
• Strategically promote employee engagement and retention within a high-performance culture.
• Evaluate and propose systems, tools, and technology to improve the efficiency of the People and Wellbeing Division while actively pursuing continuous improvement and innovation.
• Drive the development and implementation of organisational health, safety and wellbeing strategies, including supporting systems and policies that drive a strong safety culture.
• Contribute to the development and accountability of the annual budget within the People and Wellbeing division.
• Be accountable for providing payroll activity conforming to various legislative requirements, awards, and collective agreements.

It is expected that your professional qualifications will be complemented by exceptional personal drive, a high level of integrity and a commitment to deliver.  You will have a proven depth of HR Business Partnering experience drawing on your leadership and influencing skills and achievement of significant policy outcomes, preferably gained in the human services sector. 

This is an exciting career opportunity that offers an expansive remit. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and a chance to join a values-based and mission-driven team. Endeavour Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. This includes people who have personal experience of living with a disability or as the carer of a person with disability.

If you are passionate about leading a high-performing People and Wellbeing division, driving safety and wellbeing strategies, and promoting employee engagement and retention, please apply with your CV and cover letter.

For further detail regarding this opportunity, to download a copy of the success profile and apply, please visit: https://www.ontalent.com.au/endeavour

If you would like a confidential discussion please call Suzanne Grant or Matt Weston on 07 3305 5800