About the Company
The Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) is a purpose-led organisation supporting communities through faith, education and social impact.
Operating across parishes, schools, community services and commercial assets, ACSQ delivers meaningful impact across Queensland. The organisation is values-driven, community-focused and operates within a complex, decentralised model supporting employees, clergy and volunteers.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity to step into a Group Manager – Human Resources role, leading HR, Payroll and Workplace Health & Safety across the Diocese.
You will play a key role in shaping workforce strategy, supporting senior leaders and driving outcomes across a diverse and decentralised environment.
This role will see you balancing both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, including:
- Leading HR strategy aligned to organisational values and mission
- Managing complex ER/IR matters and stakeholder engagement
- Overseeing payroll and WHS functions
- Supporting workforce planning, retention and engagement initiatives
- Driving key projects including clergy attraction and organisational capability
This is an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of long term extension.
About You
You are an experienced HR leader who is comfortable operating in complex environments and enjoys variety in your role.
You bring:
- Proven senior HR leadership experience
- Strong ER/IR capability and sound judgement
- Experience working across complex or decentralised organisations
- The ability to influence and build trust with a broad stakeholder group
- A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
You are known for being:
- Approachable, warm and authentic
- Credible and confident in your advice
- Practical and solutions-focused
This organisation operates within a Christian values based environment. You do not need to be actively practising; however, you must be comfortable working within a faith-based setting and supporting those values in a professional context.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where your work will have genuine impact beyond the workplace.
You will be part of an organisation deeply connected to the communities it serves, where decisions are made with a focus on people, purpose and long-term impact.
To Apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Catherine Lyttle at catherine.lyttle@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -032026-42870. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
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