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- Shape people strategy and influence meaningful change across the University
- Partner with leaders to build capability, culture, and performance
- Deliver high impact people solutions in a complex, dynamic environment
Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
Join the People and Culture team at Southern Cross University and play a key role in shaping a positive, high-performing workplace in a values-led organisation where we strive to Be Bold. Belong. and Be More.
As a People and Culture Business Partner, you will be a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders across a diverse client portfolio, using insights and evidence to shape workforce, capability and culture outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build trusted relationships, influence change, and contribute to initiatives that support the University’s long term strategic goals.
In this highly collaborative role, you will work across People and Culture and the broader University, bringing sound judgement, empathy, and practical solutions to complex people matters. You’ll play a key role in strengthening leadership capability, navigating change, and fostering a workplace where people feel supported to do their best work.
You will make an impact by:
- Providing strategic advice to senior academic and professional leaders, translating faculty and portfolio priorities into people strategies that build capability, performance and culture
- Supporting workforce planning and organisational design, using workforce data and insights to anticipate future capability needs and inform decisions on structure, resourcing, succession and talent
- Partnering with leaders on organisational change end to end, advising on change strategy, consultation and Enterprise Agreement obligations, and coaching leaders to build capability and bring their people with them
- Bringing an enterprise view to complex employee relations matters, delivering fair and consistent outcomes while identifying trends and risks that inform prevention, policy and leadership development
- Shaping University-wide People and Culture initiatives, including policy, process improvement and projects responding to regulatory and sector change, aligned to the University's long-term strategy
What you will bring
You’re an experienced HR professional with a strong business partnering mindset and a genuine passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces. You are confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, and you bring a coaching approach that builds leaders’ confidence and capability, together with a calm, practical and solutions-focused style.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- A relevant degree in HR or related field, with ideally 4+ years of experience in an HR or Business Partnering role, within a complex or multi-stakeholder environment
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organisational change, with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex matters
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels
- Experience using HR data and insights to inform workforce planning, decision making, and continuous improvement
- Sound knowledge of workplace legislation, industrial frameworks, equity, and WHS principles, applied with fairness and integrity
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
- Full-time, Continuing (Permanent)
- Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.
- HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $124,379 - $137,149 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $160,464.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Lana Morgan, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Email: jobs@scu.edu.au
Applications close 11.30pm AEST 29 November 2026.
Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.
- Shape people strategy and influence meaningful change across the University
- Partner with leaders to build capability, culture, and performance
- Deliver high impact people solutions in a complex, dynamic environment
Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
Join the People and Culture team at Southern Cross University and play a key role in shaping a positive, high-performing workplace in a values-led organisation where we strive to Be Bold. Belong. and Be More.
As a People and Culture Business Partner, you will be a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders across a diverse client portfolio, using insights and evidence to shape workforce, capability and culture outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build trusted relationships, influence change, and contribute to initiatives that support the University’s long term strategic goals.
In this highly collaborative role, you will work across People and Culture and the broader University, bringing sound judgement, empathy, and practical solutions to complex people matters. You’ll play a key role in strengthening leadership capability, navigating change, and fostering a workplace where people feel supported to do their best work.
You will make an impact by:
- Providing strategic advice to senior academic and professional leaders, translating faculty and portfolio priorities into people strategies that build capability, performance and culture
- Supporting workforce planning and organisational design, using workforce data and insights to anticipate future capability needs and inform decisions on structure, resourcing, succession and talent
- Partnering with leaders on organisational change end to end, advising on change strategy, consultation and Enterprise Agreement obligations, and coaching leaders to build capability and bring their people with them
- Bringing an enterprise view to complex employee relations matters, delivering fair and consistent outcomes while identifying trends and risks that inform prevention, policy and leadership development
- Shaping University-wide People and Culture initiatives, including policy, process improvement and projects responding to regulatory and sector change, aligned to the University's long-term strategy
What you will bring
You’re an experienced HR professional with a strong business partnering mindset and a genuine passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces. You are confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, and you bring a coaching approach that builds leaders’ confidence and capability, together with a calm, practical and solutions-focused style.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- A relevant degree in HR or related field, with ideally 4+ years of experience in an HR or Business Partnering role, within a complex or multi-stakeholder environment
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organisational change, with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex matters
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels
- Experience using HR data and insights to inform workforce planning, decision making, and continuous improvement
- Sound knowledge of workplace legislation, industrial frameworks, equity, and WHS principles, applied with fairness and integrity
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
- Full-time, Continuing (Permanent)
- Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.
- HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $124,379 - $137,149 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $160,464.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Lana Morgan, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Email: jobs@scu.edu.au
Applications close 11.30pm AEST 29 November 2026.
Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of people and culture jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR or people operations experience
- Proven leadership of HR business partners, recruiters, or people teams
- Experience designing and scaling performance management and compensation programs
- Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of People and Culture Job Search
Quantify culture transformation results
Hiring committees want proof of impact, not just ownership. Cite measurable outcomes from your people initiatives: voluntary turnover reduced by X points, engagement scores up Y, time-to-fill down from one number to another. Vague claims about culture building don't differentiate you at the director level.
Tailor your resume to company stage
A 300-person Series C startup and a 5,000-person public company want different things. Early-stage employers prioritize builders who can create programs from scratch. Established companies want someone who can scale, standardize, or transform existing structure. Your resume should signal which mode you're in.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of people and culture openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional leadership explicitly
Directors of people and culture routinely partner with legal, finance, and operations, but most resumes bury this. Name the functions you've co-led initiatives with and what those collaborations produced. Hiring managers, especially at the executive level, screen for someone who can operate outside the HR silo.
Prepare a people philosophy statement
Many final-round interviews for this role include a question about your personal philosophy on culture and people strategy. Have a clear, concise answer ready that reflects your actual approach, not a generic answer about psychological safety. Connect it to a real example from your career.
Negotiate total rewards, not just base pay
At the director level, equity, professional development budgets, and remote flexibility are often negotiable alongside base compensation. Know which levers matter most to you before the offer stage so you can prioritize your asks and respond quickly when an offer arrives.
Director of People and Culture Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of people and cultures?
The most active employers for director of people and cultures right now are Fairmont, Campbell's, and BDO, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, healthcare, and high-growth startups consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many director of people and culture jobs are remote?
About 79% of director of people and culture openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible senior people leaders. Strategic and program-focused sub-areas of the role, such as organizational development, DEI, and total rewards, tend to have the highest remote availability compared to roles requiring on-site culture building.
How do you become a director of people and culture?
Most directors of people and culture progress through HR business partner or senior HR manager roles before moving into a director-level position. Building breadth across recruiting, employee relations, compensation, and learning and development strengthens your candidacy. Earning a senior HR certification and leading at least one organization-wide people initiative, such as a performance management redesign or a culture transformation program, signals readiness for this level.
Can you get a director of people and culture role with limited experience?
Moving directly into a director of people and culture role with limited experience is rare, but some paths exist. Smaller companies and early-stage startups sometimes hire a strong generalist with five or six years of experience who can grow into the full scope of the role. Demonstrating ownership of at least one high-impact people program, such as building an onboarding process or leading a compensation review, matters more than title history at these organizations.
What does the director of people and culture interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of people and culture role typically includes an initial screening with a talent acquisition partner, a hiring manager conversation focused on your people philosophy and leadership approach, and a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders such as the CFO, general counsel, or department heads. Final rounds often include a presentation or case study on a people strategy challenge relevant to the company's current stage.
Where can I find and apply to director of people and culture jobs?
You can find and apply to director of people and culture jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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