People & Culture Leader

Join Kern and Help Reimagine Allied Health in WA

At Kern, we are more than a team of therapists — we are a collective of passionate, forward-thinking professionals united by one purpose: To make a genuine and lasting difference in people’s lives.

Across everything we do, we are committed to setting a new benchmark for allied health services in Western Australia. We believe therapy can be delivered differently — better — and that participants deserve nothing less.

If you’re an experienced People & Culture professional who wants to do meaningful work, grow professionally and be part of something bigger than yourself, this is your opportunity.

At Kern, we’re different, because you matter.

Why Kern?

We know exceptional outcomes for participants begin with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we’ve intentionally built an organisation where career development, workplace culture and genuine support are not buzzwords — they are the foundation of how we work.

At Kern, you’ll experience:

✨ A Values-Driven Culture

Our values — Seek to Understand, Play as a Team, Different, Better, and Passionate about the Kern Way — guide how we work every day. We collaborate, support one another and celebrate success together.

✨ The Kern Supportive Approach Model

We deliver high-quality, compassionate therapy through a Team Around the Person approach that supports participants to achieve their goals and live meaningful lives. This philosophy also shapes how we support each other as a team.

✨ Support, Trust & Autonomy

From a carefully designed onboarding experience through to ongoing leadership support, you will be trusted to set priorities, manage your workload and contribute meaningfully to Kern’s strategic direction.

What’s In It For You?

We believe great work deserves great reward.

• Competitive market salary
• Kern Wellness Days – equivalent to an additional week of leave
• Flexible part-time or full-time options to suit your lifestyle
• Technology package enabling flexible and remote work
• Opportunity to shape the culture and people strategy of a growing organisation

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced HR / People & Culture professional to join our leadership team and lead the People & Culture function at Kern.

With clinics located in Anketell and Mandurah, this role will involve regular on-site presence to build strong relationships and support our teams where it matters most.

In this role you will:

• Lead the People & Culture function across the organisation
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle – from attraction and recruitment through to development and offboarding
• Design and deliver induction and onboarding experiences for new team members
• Support leaders with performance management, coaching and HR advice
• Oversee health and wellbeing initiatives, including our EAP
• Provide guidance on ER/IR matters, remuneration structures and HR best practice
• Ensure HR compliance and alignment with employment legislation
• Manage the HRIS and support fortnightly payroll processes
• Lead workforce planning and organisational design in collaboration with the senior leadership team
• Monitor and strengthen workplace culture through feedback, surveys and engagement initiatives
• Oversee career development frameworks and organisational development initiatives
• Support the organisation through growth and change initiatives

Additional Opportunities (Depending on Experience)

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to broader organisational functions, including:

• Governance & compliance – coordinating NDIS audit preparation across the leadership team
• Oversight of marketing, IT and business support functions, including management of outsourced providers
• Identifying opportunities to improve business systems, processes and operational efficiency

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting organisations through growth and change
• Ability to partner with leaders and influence positive workplace culture

Desirable Experience

• Experience within allied health, healthcare or the NDIS sector
• Exposure to enterprise systems such as Microsoft 365, HRIS or CRM platforms

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, Management or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualifications or AHRI accreditation highly regarded

Ready to Raise the Bar?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape an organisation delivering a world-class experience for both its team and participants, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now.

For a confidential conversation, contact: Amanda Hardwick 📞 0488 788 362 📧 amanda@kernhealth.com.au

Please note: this role is expected to commence in June 2026.