Head of People Capability, Development & Partnering

We believe in the power of inspired young people. 

The Y NSW is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We are proud to be part of the oldest and one of the largest youth organisations in the world, YMCA, and to deliver cause-driven programs that help strengthen young people’s lives, their families, and the communities in which they live. 

The People & Culture Team supports and helps enhance the organisation's workforce capability by partnering with leaders and staff in developing the culture and employment practices that sets Y NSW apart from its competitors.   

About the role  

The Head of People Capability, Development & Partnering is responsible for shaping and delivering the people operations and organisational development strategy across the organisation.  

Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the successful candidate will oversee the Business Partnering and Learning & Development teams ensuring they are aligned and effective.  

• Lead and optimise the HR operations, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement and activation activities. 

• Drive operational efficiency by leveraging HR technology and data analytics to streamline processes and improve the employee experience. 

• Develop and implement the organisational development strategy to support the company’s growth, culture, and change management efforts. 

• Partner with senior leadership to design and drive organisational design initiatives, workforce planning, and in collaboration with the Head of Talent, talent management strategies. 

• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance, while aligning these efforts with business objectives and values. 

• Develop a cohesive learning plan for the organisation that focuses on a strategic learning offering 

• Collaborate with leadership teams to identify critical skills gaps and create tailored development programs to address leadership capabilities at all levels. 

To be successful you will analyse key people metrics, including engagement, turnover, performance, and development outcomes and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring employees have the tools and resources needed to succeed and grow. 

About you  

You are a strategic thinker capable of translating business needs into effective people strategies. You do this by combining your aptitude for systems and data with exceptional communication and coaching sills. 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.  

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development such as a master’s degree or certifications (e.g., AHRI) 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR Business Partnering, employee engagement, and change management. 

• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, particularly HR Business Partners and L&D teams  

• Certified coach and preferably ICF or Gallup Certified Strengths coach 

What sets you apart is your ability to manage competing priorities and drive results by creating a productive and positive work environment through inclusive leadership.

Support Services

Our Support Services Team is the glue that holds the Y NSW business lines together. Whether you have expertise in administration, marketing, IT, compliance, communications, HR or finance, in the Support Services Team, your contribution will truly make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities.

As part of the Support Services Team, you’ll be working with a group of inclusive, passionate, and encouraging individuals with access to continuous development and growth opportunities.

Here at the Y NSW, we embrace diversity, encourage innovation and sharing of ideas so you can truly own your role and take your career anywhere. If you want to use your corporate skills to make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities within a supportive and values-driven organisation, join the Y family and find your forever role.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.