Director of People and Culture

One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Director of People and Culture to lead and support the people and culture function at Scotch College.

Reporting to the Head of People, Research and Professional Growth, the Director provides operational leadership across the full people lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance and conduct, employee relations, organisational development, compliance and governance. The Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Leading by example, the Director of People and Culture will:

• Execute the People Strategy that supports the School’s strategic purpose and employee experience
• Ensure the effective management of all people matters and lifecycle processes
• Support leaders in fostering team engagement and performance
• Oversee the use of HRIS and analytics to inform workforce decisions and reporting
• Mentor and support the development of people management practices and high-performance culture

The successful candidate will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by integrity and compassion
• Proven experience in leading HR/People and Culture functions in complex organisations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders and drive cultural and organisational change
• Deep understanding of employment legislation and modern awards, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to leaders and staff
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional growth
• Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach to delivering efficient, high-quality HR processes and administrative practices
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of others
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HRIS platforms
• Proven experience (min 5 years) in a strategic HR Management/Business Partner role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current Working with Children Check (employee) or VIT

Some of the many benefits of working at Scotch College are:

• A values-driven school community with world-class teaching, sporting, performance and community spaces
• Opportunities for high-quality professional learning and leadership development programs
• A supportive and collegial staff culture, grounded in shared purpose and mutual respect
• Opportunities to contribute to co-curricular life, including camps, sport and service programs
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including EAP counselling services, gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups
• Competitive salary and salary packaging, along with generous leave entitlements
• Secure on-site parking and convenient public transport access
• School fee discount

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees.

A candidate information pack, including position description, can be found by copying the following link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t5AVotHZc6cskxQnnX9_fLIjGTvWL6e8/view?usp=sharing

Please note: applications will be accepted via our website only: https://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/working-at-scotch/current-opportunities/
  
Closing date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 (5pm)
*Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date
  
Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment