People and Culture Manager – 3 days per week

This is an opportunity to influence culture, wellbeing, engagement, and leadership in an organisation that changes lives.

Lead with purpose. Shape culture that changes lives.
At Ronald McDonald House, every role contributes to something bigger.
Every day, families with seriously ill or injured children walk through their doors looking for comfort, care, and connection during the hardest moments of their lives. Behind that support is an extraordinary team of passionate people and volunteers.
Verve Partners a long-term supporter of Ronald McDonald House is
proud to be engaged as their recruitment partner to attract their Northern NSW People and Culture Manager located in their Broadmeadow office.

This is far more than a traditional HR role.
It’s an opportunity to influence culture, wellbeing, engagement, and leadership in an organisation that genuinely changes lives across the community.
If you’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on building meaningful workplace experiences, supporting purpose-driven teams, and creating positive impact, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

About the Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team Northern NSW, the People & Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a positive, compliant, and high-performing employee and volunteer experience across the organisation. This role will support the Norther NSW region including Tamworth, Foster, Gosford and Newcastle.
This is a hands-on and highly rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys both strategic influence and operational delivery.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for staff and volunteers
• Driving employee engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives
• Supporting leadership with workforce planning and HR guidance
• Coordinating learning and development activities
• Maintaining HR compliance, systems, and documentation
• Supporting performance review and development processes
• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and child-safe practices
• Contributing to reconciliation and community-focused initiatives

About You

You are an experienced People & Culture professional who leads with empathy, professionalism, and purpose.
You understand that great workplaces don’t happen by accident, they’re intentionally created through strong relationships, meaningful support, and values-led leadership.

You’ll bring:

• Qualifications in Human Resources and/or significant HR experience
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and workforce processes
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
• A genuine alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House

On Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine community impact every day
• A supportive, values-driven culture
• Meaningful and purpose-led work
• Collaborative and passionate leadership team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to shape and influence organisational culture
• Flexible and supportive working environment

The Next Step

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply now or contact Clare Ferguson, Director at Verve Partners on 0499 033 130, for more information.

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