Senior Manager People Experience

About Rest Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia's largest profit‑to‑member superannuation funds. We support more than two million members with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader. Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. We want our people to thrive and love the work they do. Senior Manager – People Experience The Senior Manager People Experience is responsible for developing and executing innovative strategies that foster a positive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace culture. As part of the Rest People and Culture team this role will enhance the overall employee experience focusing on culture development, employee recognition, diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), employee listening and feedback mechanisms, wellbeing programs and refining the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The goal is to ensure Rest is recognised as a great place to work and that staff are engaged, motivated and aligned with the organisation’s values and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end delivery of people experience initiatives including culture, DE&I, recognition, EVP, wellbeing and employee listening. Partner with stakeholders across Rest to embed impactful, inclusive and future‑focused OD solutions. Provide expert advice to leaders on organisational development matters that drive performance and foster a values‑led culture. Build strong relationships across the business to ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and integrated into broader People & Culture plans. Monitor key metrics and trends to continuously improve programs and ensure relevance and innovation. Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of People Experience contributing to the strategic direction of the function. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Learning and Development or a related field. Required Experience Proven experience in a similar role focused on enhancing the employee experience within a complex, dynamic organisation. Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and develop impactful people strategies. Proven ability to work independently, taking ownership, end‑to‑end, of key programs of work in consultation with key stakeholders. Strong understanding of superannuation industry trends and challenges is desirable. Benefits Personal and professional development opportunities. Hybrid working. Purchase leave scheme and gender‑neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave. Super Contribution Continuation for 12 months of parental leave. LinkedIn Learning. Income Protection Insurance. Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest's values and behaviours). Rest Stops – meeting free breaks. Diversity & Inclusion Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion – where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations, and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks. We appreciate only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Apply Now – If you share our values and believe you can help make a difference for our members, please apply to join our leading superannuation fund. #J-18808-Ljbffr