Head of Human Resources

As part of our continued expansion, we're now seeking a visionary and hands-on Head of Human Resources to lead our HR function across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our people strategy, culture, and operations in a growing and purpose-led organisation.

Please note, this is a home-based position in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane with regular monthly travel.

At CVS Group plc, we provide integrated veterinary healthcare.  Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day. We deliver the highest standard of healthcare and empower our colleagues to make the right clinical decisions for our patients. We support and develop our teams to be the best in their role, which includes access to industry-leading learning, education and development supported by a diverse team of learning professionals, subject matter experts and an engaging educational platform.  The breadth of our business means we offer a vast range of career opportunities, and we are pleased to see many of our people taking advantage and developing their career throughout our company.

Your Impact

As Head of HR, you will be a key strategic partner to the Chief People Officer and Managing Director (Australia), responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Co-develop and execute the people strategy aligned with CVS' vision and business goals. Collaborate with UK HR Leadership and Australian Regional Directors to ensure consistent and effective delivery.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary HR team including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and Payroll, ensuring high-quality support across the employee lifecycle.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion CVS' values and behaviours, embedding a culture of coaching, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives that make CVS a great place to work.
• Transformation & Change: Lead key HR projects such as agile working, system implementations, and organisational development. Support acquisitions and onboarding to enhance employee experience.
• Leadership Development: Coach and mentor senior leaders, build high-performing teams, and support succession planning and talent development programmes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use people data and metrics to inform strategy, track engagement, compliance, retention, and drive continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Policy: Provide expert guidance on employment law and HR best practices. Shape and embed policies that support a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident, commercially minded HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, values-driven environment. You'll have:

• Proven experience leading HR teams across Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partnering.
• Strong business acumen and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Deep knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and strategic HR planning.
• A track record of leading transformational change and delivering measurable impact.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing leadership capability.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Passion for people, culture, and creating exceptional employee experiences.

Why CVS?

• Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a real difference in animal care and employee wellbeing.
• Work with a collaborative, passionate team across Australia and the UK.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives with autonomy and influence.
• Enjoy flexibility with a home-based role and regular travel.
• Shape the future of HR in a growing, dynamic business.

Whilst the work can be rewarding, we recognise that isn't always enough of an incentive. In addition to a generous base salary + super we are offering some fantastic benefits including and not limited to company bonus, 4 weeks paid leave, superannuation, and discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and pet care, plus many more!

Ready to Lead the Future of HR at CVS Australia?

If you're a strategic thinker, people champion, and culture builder, we'd love to hear from you.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.