Welcome to Lutheran Care! We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.
From SA to NT, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and allied health services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.
Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.
Passionate about people? Lead our People & Culture function and help shape an amazing employee experience.
If you care about people, want your work to have purpose, and value being part of a team that works well together and gets things done, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact.
At Lutheran Care, how we support our people directly shapes the support they provide to others. This role sits right in the middle of that. You’ll work across a workforce of around 250 staff and 350 volunteers delivering services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Reporting to the Executive Manager People, Culture & Engagement, you’ll be a key part of translating strategy into practice. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, support them in leading their teams, and contribute to how we continue to strengthen our workforce, systems and approach over time.
You’ll also be part of a team that is energetic, practical and collaborative. We enjoy working together, we share ideas and we focus on getting the work done well.
We offer a competitive salary at senior manager level, plus super, salary packaging and a vehicle.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role with real organisational reach.
You’ll lead a small team and be responsible for delivering core People & Culture and WHS functions across the organisation. You’ll partner closely with leaders to navigate complex people matters, build capability and strengthen team performance.
Alongside day-to-day delivery, you’ll contribute to broader organisational work, including improving systems, shaping approaches and supporting the rollout of key initiatives.
This role is based in South Australia with occasional travel to the Northern Territory. We also support flexible ways of working and are open to discussing arrangements that work for both you and the team.
What you’ll be doing
• Leading People & Culture operations across the employee lifecycle
• Partnering with leaders to provide clear, practical advice on performance, engagement and team dynamics
• Managing employee and industrial relations matters with sound judgement
• Leading and developing a small P&C team
• Overseeing WHS through the WHS Advisor and supporting safe workplaces
• Strengthening systems and processes to improve consistency and experience
• Using data and insights to identify trends and inform decision-making
What you’ll bring
• Experience in a senior HR Business Partner or HR Manager role
• Confidence managing complex people matters independently
• A practical, grounded approach and the ability to build strong relationships
• Experience leading or mentoring others
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and industrial relations
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• A calm, credible and collaborative leadership style
Why this role
This is a role where your work is visible and valued.
You’ll be supporting the people who deliver a broad range of community services, including housing and homelessness, family support, foster care, financial counselling and allied health, and your work will directly influence how those services are experienced.
The work is real, varied and sometimes complex, and your role will have a direct impact on how people experience work across the organisation.
Why join Lutheran Care?
- You’re Amazing Day – a paid day off just for you!
- Paid parental leave
- Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- Flexible work options & supportive team culture
- Free, confidential counselling support
How to apply:
Submit your CV and a short cover letter via www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies
Applications close: Friday 10 July
We may close the ad early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Michelle Keane Executive Manager People & Culture on 0411 810 235.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse cultural communities.
