Capability and Projects Lead

Job Category:
Community Services and Development

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

An exciting opportunity to join Jesuit Social Services in the position of People Capability and Projects Lead. This position will lead the implementation and continuous evolution of the organisation’s Recruitment, Induction and Development Strategy as well as other organisational strategies including our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and workplan. As well as this, the role will improve HR systems and processes in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

This position is based at our Central Office in Richmond however travel to other sites may be required. The hours of the role are negotiable between 0.8

FTE to full time.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

Our People and Culture Directorate is located at Central Office, and is responsible for Human Resources & Payroll, Learning, Practice and Development Unit, Identity and Ethos, Governance and Quality.

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in the Human Resource/ organisational development field or similar;
• Experience in the not for profit sector;
• Demonstrated experience in people development, systems review, problem solving and strategy development;
• Significant experience in the implementation of workforce leadership development processes;
• Experience in leading and executing organisational wide strategies;
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management;
• Experience in facilitation of group training sessions or similar;
• Ability to conduct oneself and undertake role responsibilities in a waywhich reflects and upholds the organisation’sidentity and ethos(as encapsulated in our purpose,vision,missionandvalues).
• Capacity to engage in reflective processes that are aimed at strengthening and deepening a collective commitment to the organisation’sidentity and ethos.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.