Location: Flexible within Australia

Employment type: Full-time

Greening Australia is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join us as Executive Director, People & Culture. This critical role will shape our organisational culture, lead strategic people initiatives, and ensure we attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent to deliver on our 2030 goals.

About us

Greening Australia Limited is a proudly independent environmental enterprise. A national not-for-profit, we are committed to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes and rebuilding nature together with partners in ways that benefit nature, communities, and economies.

Our 2030 aspiration is to deepen and scale impact towards a nature-positive world, playing a part in Australia’s commitment to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and as a key member of the Executive Team, the Executive Director, People & Culture will lead the strategic and operational agenda for People & Culture (P&C) and Work Health & Safety (WHS). This role will shape and embed a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture aligned with Greening Australia’s 2030 goals.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• • Proven executive leadership experience in People & Culture within complex organisations, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
  • Expertise in HR strategy, organisational development, and change management.
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to align people initiatives with business goals.
  • Deep knowledge of employment legislation and WHS compliance.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • A passion for conservation and sustainability aligned with Greening Australia’s mission.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline are essential.

Additional Information and How to Apply

For full details of the role, please review the Position Description.

To apply for the role, find out more information, or to have a confidential conversation about the role, please email: [email protected]

Applications close on Friday, 14 November.

Greening Australia is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment and welcome and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates of any nationality, age, background, disability and gender identity to apply.