People Executive

ACOR is an employee-owned property consulting firm with a national presence. We offer a range of engineering and advisory services across multiple sectors with a proven track record successfully delivering large-scale multi-discipline projects, through to smaller niche assignments. Our client’s needs are at the core of everything we do – their success is our success. 

 We are proud of our workplace culture, and our EPICCC values - (Excellence, Passion, Caring, Integrity, Collaboration, and Courage) that guide everything we do, creating an environment where individuals with shared values and diverse perspectives thrive. We believe careers aren’t just about jobs - they’re about growth, purpose, and shared success. 

Lead ACOR’s People Strategy into a New Era 

We are seeking an accomplished People Executive to work with the Executive and Board to shape and deliver ACORs FY30 strategy. Working directly with the CEO, this role offers the rare opportunity to influence the future of a national, employee-owned organisation of ~450 people. 

With established systems, a high-performing People team, and strong organisational foundations already in place, you will have the platform and support to enact a forward-looking people strategy designed to enhance capability, strengthen culture, and accelerate organisational growth. 

If you are energised by the prospect of leading meaningful change, building thriving workplaces, and conditions for people and business success, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a defining role in ACOR’s next era of growth. 

 The Opportunity 

• Shape and delivery the FY30 strategy 

Partner with the CEO, Executive and Board to execute our FY30 strategy, inclusive of our people strategy aligned to our 2030 organisational goals, with a key focus on growth, capability uplift, retention, leadership, and culture. 

• Enable a high-performance, values-driven culture 

Champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, support wellbeing, and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where people thrive. 

• Lead and inspire a high-performing national People team 

Oversee ACOR’s people function, ensuring the development and growth of the team. 

• Drive organisational effectiveness 

Provide strategic advice on organisational design, team performance, culture, and capability uplift to ensure ACOR has the structure and capacity required for sustained success. 

• Shape the future of talent at ACOR 

Strengthen ACOR’s approach to talent attraction, development and retention, building a capable, future-ready workforce and robust leadership pipeline. 

• Guide change and enable growth 

Support organisational change initiatives, cultural integration, new ways of working, and capability-building programs that position ACOR for the decade ahead. 

About You 

You are an experienced senior HR leader who thrives in a complex, evolving environment and is motivated by the opportunity to make an impact. You bring: 

• Significant experience in executive-level People & Culture leadership, ideally within professional services 
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action 
• Proven capability in culture, engagement, organisational development and workforce planning 
• Strength in coaching, influencing and partnering with senior leaders and boards 
• Experience leading high-performing teams 
• Agility, sound judgement and a genuine passion for people 
• A track record of driving people-centric change programs at scale 

Why ACOR? 

We believe careers aren’t just about jobs - they’re about growth, purpose, and shared success. As an employee-owned company, we offer the opportunity to share in the rewards of success, offering opportunities to develop, collaborate, and make a real impact. Opportunity to become a shareholder 

• Work directly with the CEO during a pivotal period of business evolution 
• Lead a high-performing respected People team with strong foundations and an appetite for innovation 
• Influence national strategy and deliver people outcomes 
• Join a supportive, values-driven culture where people genuinely matter 

How to Apply 

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. 

ACOR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and already be residing in the country to be considered for any role. The role will ideally be based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane offices.

Applications close on the 31st of December with interviews to commence in February 2026 

ACOR will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.