The People & Culture Manager provides practical, hands-on leadership across the full people function, supporting employee lifecycle management, workplace relations, compliance, learning and development, and HR systems, while enabling a safe and engaged workforce in the health and not-for-profit sector. 

Location: Sydney 
Employment Status: Fixed Term 
Salary: $110,000 plus super  

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to people and culture challenges 
• Manages competing priorities in a complex stakeholder environment 
• Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with leaders and teams 
  
  

About ASHM Health  
ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.  

An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines, delivers training, runs conferences, and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.  

Our members and supporters are health workers, community organisers, policy makers, health promoters, medical students, professionals, and specialists – all united to eliminate harm from these diseases, improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities. 

Benefits of working at ASHM Health 

• Competitive not-for-profit benefits including salary packaging, novated leasing, and FBT concessions 
• Extra leave: two additional paid days off over the December holiday period 
• Flexibility: hybrid work model (2 days in office, 3 days’ work from home) 
• Parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program supporting balance and wellbeing 
• Purpose-driven culture: we value ethics, integrity, and social impact in everything we do
   

Key Responsibilities 

People & Culture Leadership 

• Lead and deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned to business goals and values 
• Partner with the Executive and leaders on workforce planning, structure, and change 
• Build a values-led culture that strengthens capability, performance, and engagement 

Employee Lifecycle   

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from hiring through to development and offboarding 
• Support leaders with performance and development initiatives 
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and improve outcomes 

Workplace Relations, Compliance & Risk 

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, and internal policies
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters including performance and conduct 
• Manage investigations and help minimise people-related risk 

Learning, development & capability building 

• Develop and deliver learning initiatives to build leadership and capability
• Support succession planning and talent development pathways 
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement 

Systems and Processes 

• Improve and optimise HR systems and processes to enhance efficiency and experience
• Oversee people reporting, compliance, and workforce analytics 
• Use data and insights to support planning and decision-making 
  
  

Qualifications and Experience 

Essential: 

• Tertiary qualification in HR, IR, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related 
• 7+ years in HR/P&C, incl. 3+ years in a senior/management capacity  
• Experience across the full employee lifecycle (workforce planning, recruitment, performance, L&D, ER) 
• Experience supporting culture initiatives and change programs
• People-centred leader with a practical, outcomes-focused approach 

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification or professional accreditation (e.g. AHRI) 
• Experience in health and/or not-for-profit sector 
  
  

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong knowledge of employment law, IR frameworks, awards, and compliance 
• Broad P&C expertise across wellbeing, D&I, engagement, and culture 
• Experience with HR systems and using data to inform decisions 
• Ability to build capability through L&D and workforce planning 
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills 
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability, and attention to risk 
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism; collaborative leadership style
   

Eligibility 
This role is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or applicants with valid work rights.