Senior Manager, People Tech Innovation & Transformation

Being in a business support role at Australia Post means helping our people deliver for every Australian. Just like our Posties, you’re still the people behind every parcel. Whatever your team or role, you’re helping grow our people, grow our business and making a lasting impact on the Australian community. You’ll find a culture of connection in our great people and the flexibility to balance work with life outside of it.

About the opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of People & Culture technology, data and AI capability. Critical to the HCM Simplification and Discovery program, you'll lead HCM data strategy, delivery governance and stakeholder engagement across People Technology initiatives, helping de-risk future HCM technology decisions and build the foundations required for responsible AI adoption. Working with senior leaders across the business, you'll drive People Systems, AI and Data (PSAID) governance, uplift platform and data maturity, and deliver a simplified, more connected experience for employees and leaders.

You'll also

• Lead delivery assurance across the People Technology and HCM roadmap, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, sequenced and delivered against strategic business outcomes.
• Establish and drive governance frameworks, operating rhythms and delivery cadences, including quarterly planning, sprint cycles and stakeholder decision-making forums.
• Champion the adoption of the People Systems Standard (PSS), uplifting platform, data and governance maturity across key people systems.
• Partner with Program Leads, Product Owners, Business Owners and strategic vendors to manage dependencies, risks and delivery outcomes across a complex portfolio.
• Enable responsible AI adoption by strengthening platform governance, data quality and compliance practices, ensuring technology foundations are fit for future innovation.

About you

You're a strategic and collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve meaningful outcomes. With a strong focus on governance, delivery excellence and continuous improvement, you're confident influencing senior stakeholders, navigating ambiguity and driving change. You balance big-picture thinking with practical execution and are passionate about leveraging technology, data and AI to create better experiences for employees and leaders.

You'll also have

• Significant experience leading enterprise People & Culture, HR systems or People Technology programs, with a strong track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR technology platforms, people systems governance, data management and vendor partnership management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across People & Culture, technology and business teams.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments, including program governance, prioritisation, planning and delivery assurance.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, with certifications in agile delivery, program management or vendor management highly regarded.

What else is in it for you?

• Bring your whole self to work every day and be met by a welcoming bunch of people who respect and support you
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, like the opportunity to work from home two days per week
• Exclusive team member discounts and offers for more cash in your pocket, evolving policies for flexible working, leave types and access to health and wellbeing resources

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at [email protected] or on 03 8737 9415.