Manager P&C Partnering

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you

• Drive a national People & Culture partnering function, delivering strategic people initiatives
• Collaborate with executive and senior leaders to implement modern, values driven people practices across the organisation
• Hybrid, short term contract role (June 2026) with salary packaging

About the role

Wellways is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager People & Culture (P&C) Partnering to lead our Business Partnering function and drive best practice people outcomes across the organisation.

This is a high-level leadership role that partners closely with senior leaders and service delivery teams to deliver an integrated, contemporary and values-aligned People & Culture service that strengthens organisational capability and supports our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Reporting to the National Manager People & Culture Services, you will lead a team of P&C Business Partners and work collaboratively across the broader People & Culture portfolio.

As Manager P&C Partnering, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of P&C Business Partners
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on people, employment and workforce matters
• Drive consistent, high-quality people partnering practices across the organisation
• Strengthen leader capability through proactive advice, education and coaching
• Ensure compliance, risk management and best practice across employee and industrial relations

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic business partnering
• People & Culture Frameworks and systems
• Employee and Industrial relations
• People development and capabilities
• Partner with WHS and People Leaders to promote safe workplaces and successful return-to-work outcomes

You will also need:

• Degree qualified with significant and substantial experience in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management within a relevant similar industry
• Current valid Driver’s License/100 Points of ID
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
• LCS2 – Wellways will supply this

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Paid Cultural leave (where applicable)
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Nicole Kondogiannis | nkondogiannis@wellways.org

Please ensure you submit your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

To view the full Position Description click APPLY!

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Job Description Summary

Short term contract (June 2026), Hybrid role. Lead national P&C partnering, shape people strategy and build a values led culture that strengthens capability and performance.

Contract End Date

30/06/2026

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

Applications Close

08/01/2026