Chief People Officer @ Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance

Chief People Officer @ Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Join to apply for the Chief People Officer @ Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance role at Future Leadership Executive leadership role driving workforce capability and engagement. Shape people strategy, culture, and organisational change at sector level. Collaborate with Board, CEO, and stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes. The Position As Chief People Officer (CPO), you will play a pivotal role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership position, responsible for shaping and driving the people agenda across the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA). You will provide expert advice and stewardship on all facets of organisational performance and culture, including leadership, staff engagement, capability development and organisational change initiatives. Your remit covers the full employee lifecycle from attraction and selection, through development and retention, to departures ensuring MISA’s workforce capability needs are identified, addressed and sustained. You will lead the design and delivery of contemporary people strategies, policies and programs, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability and ownership. As a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO and colleagues on the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide high‑quality, impartial and timely counsel on current and emerging people and organisational management issues, considering associated risks and implications. You will also oversee workplace relations, negotiate workplace agreements, manage HR data and reporting systems and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industrial instruments. The CPO will mentor and develop a high‑performing, inclusive professional team, actively building capability to support current and future organisational success. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven HR leader with a track record in organisational and cultural change and the ability to deliver innovative people solutions in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment. The Organisation The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA) is an industry‑owned, industry‑led not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to addressing skills and workforce challenges for Australia’s manufacturing sector. MISA operates the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Council, serving as the industry’s voice and championing the vital role manufacturing plays at the heart of the Australian economy. MISA is at the forefront of workforce development, working collaboratively with employers, unions, trainers, learners and governments nationwide. The organisation is committed to building a skilled workforce for both today and the future, developing contemporary vocational education and training products and mapping career pathways across education sectors. MISA’s key functions include acting as a source of intelligence on industry issues, building enduring relationships with stakeholders, supporting collaboration between industry and training providers and driving sector‑wide workforce planning. As a growing organisation, MISA is passionate about supporting the development of skilled workforces that enable modern manufacturing and associated industries to thrive. Joining MISA means being part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to making a real impact on Australia’s manufacturing workforce and its future. To apply: please visit and click on ‘Apply Now’, using reference MIScpo1125, addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton and Sarah Campbell of Future Leadership™, or call for further information. Close Date: JANUARY 11, 2026 @ 23:59 AEDT Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources and Management Industries Manufacturing, Civic and Social Organizations, and Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Future Leadership by 2x Get notified about new Chief People Officer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr