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Human Resources Director

A Human Resources Director oversees workforce strategy and productivity, enhancing organisational culture while addressing staff management needs.

How do I become a human resources director

Get qualified to work as a human resources director with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Human Resources Director can command a 6-figure salary, negotiating their wage according to skills, qualifications, and industry profile.

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There is no clear data on Human Resources Directors working in Australia at the this time. Human Resources Directors work in large organisations or government departments across all industries and employment sectors.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Human Resources Directors need advanced tertiary qualifications (usually a degree). Get started with the Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources) or a Bachelor of Human Resource Management. These courses take 2-4 years to complete.

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Further reading

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Human Resources Director careers

Human Resources Directors are responsible for the strategic direction, productivity, and costings of an organisation’s workforce. They generally work alongside the General Manager and support departmental heads as they manage their people.

As a Human Resources Director you’ll be driving organisational culture — developing strategies that address staff turnover, morale, safety, training and compliance. You’ll need outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.