People and Culture Manager

People and Culture Managers are leaders in the HR department, developing and implementing strategies that attract and engage an outstanding workforce. They develop HR policies, provide strategic advice on employment relations, and ensure the organisation generates appropriate statistics and management reports.

As a People and Culture Manager you could be developing a more effective onboarding process, overseeing the recruitment process and ensuring it meets HR policy, carrying out an exit interview with a senior manager, collaborating with departmental heads to create an internal training program, or preparing a monthly report on employee performance for the CEO.

To succeed in this job role, you will need outstanding interpersonal skills, a working knowledge of Australian employment laws, and strategies for managing employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a people and culture manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Administrator Training and Development Manager Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager People and Culture Manager Hospitality Manager Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Economics Consultant Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Logistician Nutrition Scientist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Engagement Manager Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director Procurement 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Security Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Drilling Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Gaffer Driller Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Gym Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Park Manager Account Manager Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Master of Human Resource Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $69,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $17,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Psychology

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$19,691 - $62,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

Blended
6 - 12 months
$9,846 - $16,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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