Opteon

Head of People

Melbourne Full time

Head of People

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of People to lead and evolve our People & Culture function. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering people strategies that enable business performance, strengthen culture, and support sustainable growth.

Partnering closely with the Executive and Senior Leaders, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle, while building a high-performing, engaged and future-ready workforce.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Corporate Officer, the Head of People leads a multi-disciplinary People team and plays a critical role in aligning people initiatives with organisational objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing People & Culture team

  • Develop and execute a People & Culture strategy aligned to business goals

  • Partner with Executives and Senior Leaders on all people-related matters

  • Drive organisational development, cultural initiatives and change programs

  • Oversee talent acquisition, succession planning and workforce capability

  • Lead learning and development strategies to build leadership and technical capability

  • Design and oversee remuneration and benefits frameworks aligned to market and performance

  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation across Australia and New Zealand

  • Manage complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations

  • Leverage people metrics and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

  • Champion a safe, inclusive and values-driven workplace

About You

You are a strategic HR leader with strong commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style. You bring credibility, sound judgement and the ability to influence at executive level, while remaining connected to the day-to-day realities of the business.

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience across senior HR leadership roles

  • Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business outcomes

  • Strong background in employee relations, industrial relations and risk management

  • Experience leading organisational change and cultural transformation

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams

  • Strong analytical capability, with experience using people data and insights

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Deep knowledge of contemporary HR frameworks, policies and best practice

  • Experience working across Australia and New Zealand employment environments

Our commitment to Inclusion

Opteon is committed to building an inclusive and connected workplace where people feel respected, supported and valued for who they are and the contributions they make. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations peoples.

How to apply

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