Kalyra - Director People & Culture

Kalyra In Partnership With Harrison McMillan

Are you ready to lead transformative change in an organisation dedicated to positive aging in our community?

Kalyra is committed to positive aging and has a strong reputation in delivering services to older people in our community. They understand that successful aging is achieved through true partnerships between consumers, their families, their staff and all the stakeholders that older people have in their lives.

The aged care sector is evolving rapidly, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and make a real difference in people’s lives. As such, Harrison McMillan is excited to be partnering with Kalyra to appoint the pivotal role of Director of People and Culture to their senior leadership team to lead key business transformation actions and deliver a range of people programs. This role will make a significant impact through encouraging innovation and influencing staff, consumers and families to behave differently as we move into a true partnership, based on human rights, to deliver positive aging outcomes.

Our client is seeking a trusted adviser to the CEO. This role requires someone who is strongly values driven with the skills capability to facilitate great outcomes with the Executive Team, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a strategic people and culture leader with a systems-thinking approach, enabling quick understanding of Kalyra’s operational landscape. You will possess strong values, exceptional collaboration skills, and a focus on business systems. Your role will involve developing a service-oriented support team that empowers staff to meet community expectations.

With outstanding interpersonal skills, you will engage effectively at all levels, providing insights and guidance on navigating workforce challenges and opportunities. This position offers the chance to profoundly impact the organisation’s future.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a senior people and culture leadership role, ideally within the community, healthcare, aged care sector or similar.
• A passion for driving positive outcomes for employees and the people they support.
• Expertise in HR strategy, employee relations, safety leadership, and industrial relations.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• A values-driven approach, with a commitment to promoting fairness and equitable treatment for all.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation.
• A commitment to improving the lives of older people and the families that support them.
  

Why work with Kalyra?

Kalyra is strongly driven by their values, committed to supporting the community, and making a difference in the lives of others. As a team member of Kalyra, they can offer you more than a job; you become part of the Kalyra family.

Our vision: Providing and facilitation humanitarian services which improve the quality of life of those in need, in memory of James Brown.

Our mission: To grow accommodation, care and services by valuing our people and adapting to the changing needs of our diverse community.

Our values: At Kalyra, we have values that define what we stand for. Our values haven't been invented they have been shaped by our organisation's history, the work we do for our clients and residents and by the experiences of our team members and the people we come into contact with.

They are CARING daily acts of kindness. ENABLING OTHERS making it possible. A COMMUNITY where each individual is recognised. COMMITMENT here for the right reasons. BUILDING ON STRENGTHS.



Employment benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice benefits to increase your take home pay!
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance programs to support your health and wellbeing
• Family friendly by offering flexible working arrangements to support you and your family commitments
• Free onsite physio
• Supportive, welcoming and a fun team culture
• Career development and support with upskilling and more!

Learn more about Kalyra here: https://kalyra.org.au/

For a more detailed discussion about any of these roles, please contact Dani Cuff, Account Manager on (08) 7123 3055 or dani.cuff@harrisonmcmillan.com.au