People and Culture Group Manager

Leading the future of reproductive care 
At Monash IVF we’re trying to change the way society thinks and acts in relation to their fertility. We’re removing stigmas, empowering people to make better decisions and to act earlier. Ultimately, we are trying to improve everyone’s chance of having a family. 

That’s why it’s so important that the people we select to join our team are genuinely compassionate and caring, and truly want to make a difference. If this sounds like you, read on. 

About the role
As the People & Culture Group Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering Monash IVF Group's people strategy across Australia. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a team of People & Culture Business Partners, Advisors and Employee Relations specialists, ensuring the delivery of consistent, practical and high-quality people support across the business. This role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, partnering closely with executives and senior leaders to drive workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership capability, cultural transformation and organisational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor, you will champion a high-performance and values-led culture, and use people insights to support informed decision-making and business growth, helping to create an engaged, inclusive and future-ready workforce.

What you'll be doing

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of People & Culture Business Partners, Advisors and Employee Relations specialists to deliver exceptional people support across the Group.
• Partner with executive and senior leaders to translate business priorities into practical people strategies, workforce plans and organisational initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary processes and enterprise bargaining activities.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, diversity and wellbeing initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support a high-performance, values-led workplace.
• Build organisational and leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and targeted development programs.
• Lead the delivery of workforce analytics, people insights and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the Executive team and Board.
• Oversee remuneration and performance review processes, ensuring equitable, compliant and commercially sound reward outcomes across the organisation.
• Support organisational change, transformation and growth initiatives, helping leaders and teams navigate change while maintaining engagement and business performance.

About you
You are an experienced Senior People & Culture Leader who can move confidently between strategy and execution. You bring sound judgement, strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence leaders through practical, commercially aware people advice. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, you have a track record of partnering with senior leaders to deliver people outcomes that support business performance, workforce capability and organisational growth.

You are equally at ease leading strategic initiatives as you are rolling up your sleeves to support operational priorities. You have experience leading geographically dispersed teams, navigating complex employee relations matters and driving engagement, culture and change outcomes within dynamic environments. You use workforce data and insights to inform decisions, identify opportunities and proactively address challenges, while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. You are an exceptional communicator and trusted advisor, known for your ability to build strong relationships, navigate complex and sensitive matters, and provide practical, commercially sound advice. 

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field, or extensive equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a Senior Human Resources or related leadership role.
• Proven HR generalist expertise, including contemporary workplace relations knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience with remuneration frameworks, classification structures or enterprise agreement negotiation will be highly regarded.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate.

Why work with us?
At Monash IVF, we are more than just a workplace - we are a passionate and innovative community dedicated to empowering individuals and making a real difference in the world of fertility. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an inspiring environment where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous growth and development, offering extensive learning and development opportunities, and our hybrid working model provides the flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while still being a part of a vibrant and fun team. 

This is more than just a job - this is an opportunity to play a senior role in executing the people strategy whilst making a tangible contribution to a business that helps bring life into the world. 

If you're passionate about people and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
 
Closing Date: Friday 18 September 2026 (Unless filled prior) 
Please address your applications to Niki Howells-Schramm, Chief People Officer

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