HR-001 Executive Manager People, Culture and Safety

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive position offers significant autonomy and influence over HR policies, workforce planning and cultural transformation. While workplace health and safety is part of the portfolio, the primary focus of this role is strengthening HR functions to improve Council’s people strategies and employee experience.

You will lead a team of HR, payroll and WHS professionals, mentoring and developing a new and evolving workforce while driving initiatives that support organisational excellence.

Employment Status: Five (5) year contract

Salary Range: Base $160,000 - $180,000, temporary accommodation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing strategic and operational leadership in human resources, industrial relations, and workforce planning.
• Driving cultural change to enhance employee responsibility, engagement, and accountability.
• Leading workforce planning and development, including succession planning and capability-building initiatives.
• Optimising HR technology, including TechOne, to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

CLOSING DATE

5:00pm Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.