Nurture the greatness in our people to help every child grow, thrive and learn

At G8 Education, our purpose is simple but powerful: to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive, and learn. Achieving this starts with having exceptional people who are passionate, capable and committed to making a difference every day.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent to lead the evolution of our enterprise talent strategy and build the workforce capability required to deliver our purpose and long-term success.

This is an opportunity to shape how G8 attracts, develops, and retains the people who create meaningful experiences for children, families and communities across Australia. Working closely with our centre leaders and the broader People & Culture team, you will influence workforce strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines and embed contemporary talent practices that position G8 as an employer of choice.

About the role

The Head of Talent is responsible for leading G8’s enterprise Talent Strategy, ensuring we have the capability, workforce insights and talent pipelines required to support our strategic priorities.

You will lead a team of passionate talent professionals and partner across the organisation to deliver excellence across:

• Talent Acquisition – building scalable, contemporary and child-safe recruitment practices that attract exceptional educators, leaders and support team members.
• Employer Brand & EVP – strengthening G8’s reputation as an employer where people can grow, contribute and make a meaningful difference.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Management – using insights and market intelligence to anticipate future workforce needs and build sustainable talent solutions.
• Succession & Leadership Pipelines – identifying, developing and retaining the leaders who will shape the future of G8.
• Talent Systems & Analytics – leveraging technology, data and innovation to improve decision-making, efficiency and experiences.

About You 

You are a strategic and purpose-driven talent leader who understands that great organisations are built through great people.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise talent strategies within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• A strong track record across talent acquisition, workforce planning, employer brand, succession planning and talent analytics.
• The ability to influence senior leaders and translate workforce insights into meaningful business outcomes.
• Experience building high-performing teams and embedding contemporary talent practices.
• A passion for creating environments where people can grow, thrive and deliver their best work.
• A genuine commitment to child safety, inclusion and values-led decision making.

Experience within early childhood education, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality or another large distributed workforce environment will be highly regarded.

Benefits at G8

• Hybrid working conditions 
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across Australia
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

At G8 Education, you will have the opportunity to make an impact beyond traditional talent outcomes. The work you do will directly support the people who create safe, nurturing and inspiring environments where children can grow, thrive and learn.

You will:

• Shape the future talent strategy of one of Australia’s largest early childhood education providers.
• Influence enterprise-wide workforce capability and leadership development.
• Partner with passionate leaders who are committed to making a difference.
• Build talent solutions that have a lasting impact on our people, children and communities.

Join us in nurturing the greatness in our people, so together we can nurture the greatness in every child.

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.