People & Culture Manager

Location: Kings Park, Sydney | Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Make a life-changing impact.

Join a global Christian organisation dedicated to bringing hope and relief to people in crisis around the world. Samaritan’s Purse Australia (SPA) provides emergency relief and development assistance to victims of war, famine, natural disasters, poverty, and disease—meeting physical needs and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and mission‑aligned People & Culture Manager to lead all aspects of Human Resources across our Australian and New Zealand operations. This pivotal role ensures our people practices are supportive, consistent, and aligned with the Christian mission, culture, and global values of Samaritan’s Purse.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, managers, and staff, providing strategic and operational HR guidance. The role also ensures compliance with Australian employment laws and aligns local HR initiatives with International Headquarters (IHQ) expectations.

This position may involve occasional travel within Australia, New Zealand, and to IHQ.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. It is essential to reside in the assigned Region.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all People & Culture/HR functions across the organisation.

  • Ensure HR practices reflect our Christian mission, culture, and values.

  • Provide strategic HR advice to leadership, managers, and employees.

  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and employee relations.

  • Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation.

  • Align HR policies and initiatives with International Headquarters direction.

  • Support organisational culture, engagement, and workforce wellbeing.

Collaborate with 3 organisations – Samaritan’s Purse Australia, Operation Christmas Child and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

 

About You

Essential Criteria (please address in your cover letter):

  • A committed Christian who aligns with our Statement of Faith, mission and values; maintains membership in good standing with a church.

  • Experienced HR or People & Culture professional with strong generalist capability.

  • Strong understanding of Australian workplace and employment law.

  • Excellent communicator and trusted relational leader.

  • Able to balance strategic insight with hands‑on HR delivery.

  • Organised, proactive, and values‑driven.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and five to seven years’ experience leading the Human Resources function within an organization, preferably a Christian non-profit; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a ministry where the Gospel makes a global impact.

  • Work in a supportive, faith‑aligned environment.

  • Contribute to life‑changing humanitarian and ministry work.

  • Lead meaningful HR initiatives that shape culture and strengthen mission.

 

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to hr@samaritanspurse.org.au 
Applications close: Advertised until filled. Candidates will be considered upon application.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents