General Manager of People & Culture

Position summary

With three high-performing student branches in Melbourne and Sydney supported by a layer of working professional advisors, Global Consulting Group helps not-for-profits and social enterprises solve real-world problems while developing the next generation of talent.

At GCG Headquarters, the General Manager of People & Culture leads GCG’s people function, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, community engagement and alumni relations while supporting effective structures and collaboration across Headquarters and branches.

What's in it for you?

• Shape the employee experience: Influence how GCG attracts, develops, engages and retains its people, while supporting the growth of high-potential students and professionals.
• Gain strategic exposure: Work closely with the C-Suite and branch leaders on organisational structure, succession planning and broader people priorities.
• Flexible, remote work: Volunteer with flexibility, with responsibilities designed to fit around your full-time role.

In this role, you will

• Lead P&C Team: Manage the team to coordinate organisation-wide people initiatives.
• Oversee Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Support staffing, onboarding, succession planning and workforce needs across GCG.
• Build Community: Oversee social and engagement initiatives that strengthen connection across GCG’s remote workforce.
• Manage Alumni Engagement: Maintain relationships with GCG alumni and support ongoing communication and involvement.
• Support Branches & Partner with Leadership: Work with the C-Suite, branch leaders and other teams to review structures, improve people processes and support organisation-wide priorities.

To be a successful candidate, you will

• Be able to contribute 3-6 hours per week.
• Have 3+ years of HR/P&C experience, ideally in an organisation with 50+ members.
• Have experience managing projects and leading a team.
• Be proactive, autonomous and highly motivated.
• Have strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• Be committed to excellence, development and GCG’s values.
• HR, Psychology or related background and previous not-for-profit experience desirable but not essential