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Posted 21 August, 2026
Watermark Search International

Chief People Officer, Residential Care - Anglicare

Sydney NSW, Australia Hybrid Full Time
Reference: A006509

Please Note: Overseas Applications
will be considered for this Job if you have permission to work in Australia.

Responsible for leading the People and Culture function across all areas: Organisational Design, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Industrial Relations and Health & Safety....

  • National responsibility
  • Newly formed Leadership team
  • Dispersed team of 8,000 people

For over 170 years, Anglicare has walked side by side with individuals, families and communities supporting them to live full and flourishing lives. As a Christian organisation, our mission to bring the love of Jesus is an important driver of how we support residents and the communities they serve.

The CPO, Residential Care is responsible for building and sustaining a workforce and culture that reflects the organisation’s Christian identity, mission, and values, while ensuring compliance with Australian aged care legislation, employment law, and contemporary HR best practice.

Reporting to the Chief Executive of Residential Care, and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for Residential Care, you will be responsible for leading the People and Culture function across all areas: Organisational Design, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Industrial Relations and Health & Safety. As a newly combined team after a significant acquisition, the CPO appointment is critical for driving alignment, values and uniting the ELT to achieve their strategic goals and embed the new operating model.

This is a unique opportunity to participate in an ambitious transformation agenda while working with values-led leaders transforming the lives of their residents. Bring your experience leading a large geographically disperse workforce. Experience integrating a newly merged leadership team will be highly regarded and an understanding of a highly regulated sector will stand you well for success.

For a confidential discussion, please call Alison Myatt, of Watermark Search International, on 0412 630 817.

Additional Application Instructions

Please send an application quoting Ref No A006509 to Watermark Search International the application form. We will reply to the email address used for your application. Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

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