ABOUT SAHSSI
SAHSSI (Supported Accommodation & Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable women and families experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.
With over 30 years of service, SAHSSI provides safe accommodation, specialist homelessness support, and tailored programs that empower women and families to rebuild their lives. As a registered charity and community housing provider, SAHSSI is deeply connected to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities, offering compassionate and professional services that make a real difference.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Lead to provide HR expertise and leadership during an exciting period of transition and growth. This newly created, stand-alone role will shape and drive our people strategy, ensuring our workforce culture, values, and practices align with organisational goals.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a trusted advisor and lead initiatives across leadership, performance management, employee wellbeing and engagement, diversity and inclusion, and HR compliance.
Key Responsibilities
· Drive organisational HR activities including workforce culture, values, and diversity & inclusion
· Lead HR operations including onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
· Lead change management initiatives to support organisational transformation
· Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent
· Establish transparent and sustainable remuneration frameworks
· Champion employee wellbeing programs and engagement initiatives
· Ensure compliance with workplace legislation, Awards, and HR best practice
· Provide coaching and support to leaders across the organisation
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
· A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources
· Proven track record in leading change management and organisational development projects
· Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Awards, and HR compliance frameworks
· Experience in recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
· The ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
If you're a strategic People leader with a passion for embedding best-practice strategies in a community services setting, we invite you to APPLY NOW.
Benefits of working with SAHSSI
· A chance to love the work you do, feel respected, and be part of a team that makes a difference
· An excellent workplace culture that is genuinely supportive, motivating, and inspiring
· Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities
· Attractive Not-For-Profit Salary packaging options
· Monthly Mental Health day for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time
· Maternity Leave provisions
· Ongoing Training and Development program
· Staff Recognition and Reward Program
· Option for flexible Public Holiday Leave for days of cultural or religious significance
· 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
How to apply:
Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of SAHSSI. Applications will be reviewed as received and successful applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume. A cover letter will be required if shortlisted.
If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please direct them to Rhonda Newman - rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
People and Culture Lead
People and Culture Lead
Posted
16-Dec-2025
Location
Sydney - Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3994090
