Description:
Shape the Future of Workforce Strategy at Nova
Nova Systems is embarking on the next phase of its strategic growth and transformation. At the core of this journey lies their people— their most critical asset. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Head of Workforce Strategy will lead the design and execution of a forward-looking, future-fit workforce strategy that positions Nova to thrive.
This pivotal senior leadership role is responsible for aligning workforce planning, organisation design, culture, performance, and capability development with Nova’s long-term vision. It combines strategic thinking with operational execution, ensuring Nova attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to support Nova’s continued success across Australia and internationally.
This is more than just a workforce role—it’s a business-critical appointment that will shape the future of how Nova Systems performs, leads, and grows.
The opportunity includes:
Strategic Workforce Planning : Lead Nova’s workforce planning and organisational design, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals and talent needs.
Capability Frameworks : Oversee the design and implementation of development and competency frameworks to grow internal capability and drive succession planning.
Cultural Leadership : Drive the evolution of Nova’s cultural identity and embed high performance through change management frameworks and leadership capability building.
Performance Strategy : Own the continued development of our High-Performance Framework, performance systems, and recognition programs.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP) : Strengthen Nova’s EVP and people policy suite, championing inclusion, engagement, and a compelling employee experience.
What we’d like you to bring:
A proven track record in senior HR leadership, workforce strategy or people experience, preferably within professional services, defence, engineering, consulting, or government environments.
Expertise in strategic workforce planning, organisational design, cultural transformation, and leadership development.
Experience building and embedding capability frameworks, L&D strategy, and performance models.
A strong understanding of change management theory and practice, including experience leading transformation initiatives.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence at Executive and Board level.
Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related field are highly regarded.
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
At Nova Systems, they don’t just offer jobs – they build careers. Nova’s people are their point of difference, and they are proud of their culture of collaboration, flexibility, and recognition. Just a few of the many benefits of working at Nova include:
Generous Parental Leave : Primary carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; partners receive 4 weeks – with full super contributions for 52 weeks.
Flexibility & Wellbeing : Dress for your day, hybrid work options, $750 wellbeing allowance and access to our Wellbeing Hub.
Learning & Development : Annual PD allowance and leave, with access to formal programs and career pathways.
Additional Leave Options : Including Loyalty, Reserve, Purchased, Community Service, and Emergency Services leave.
Nova Share Offer : Be part of our success with employee share options.
Annual ANZ Conference , social events, recognition programs, novated leasing, EAP and more.
Are You Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?
For a confidential discussion, contact Harrison McMillan via [emailprotected] or (08) 7092 1701
Madi Funnell (Account Manager)
Ariel Winters (Senior Recruitment Partner)
Sarah Thomas (Senior Recruitment Partner)
All applicants will receive a response.
Applications close 9 May 2025.
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
About Nova Systems
Nova Systems is Australia’s largest privately-owned Defence company, with global operations across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, Norway, and New Zealand. We solve complex challenges in national security, critical infrastructure, and defence. From mission system integration and engineering to cyber and workforce strategy, we bring a different perspective—one driven by people, innovation, and integrity.
Our people are our point of difference. Join us and see things differently.