Description:
Manager People & Culture
Permanent Full-time Position
35-hour work week (Variable Day Off every 19 days)
Salary Ranging from $149,826.08 - $174,123.04 p.a + 11% Superannuation and Vehicle Leaseback Option.
Relocation Allowance Opportunity should you decide to move to the Highlands and make this your place of residence.
PLEASE NOTE: Please submit your application to the hiring manager directly, do not apply via the application portal. Imogen Baker - .au
Wingecarribee Shire Council is on the lookout for a standout People and Culture leader to continue driving our upward trajectory in building a quality, energised workforce, to foster a progressive and diverse culture and create an environment where our people thrive. Our vision is to make a positive impact in our community and our people are at the core of achieving this every day.
The Place
Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It's the place to be!
Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.
Our passion, hard work and dedication are paying off with recognition from the LGNSW Awards in 2023 awarding us the following:
- LGNSW Planning Awards Div B - Winner - WSC - Robertson
- RH Dougherty Events and Communications Award - Winner - SC - Seniors Festival 2023
- Planning Institute of Australia - NSW Planning Excellence Award Winner - Stakeholder Engagement
The Role
This is a pivotal role to inspire and work closely with the leadership team, to advise and take initiative to build a culture in line with our values. Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is crucial to the development of a collaborative, contemporary and connected organisation and as a valued peer in the industry.
Your passion and expertise in all aspects of People and Culture functions - human resource strategies, industrial relations, learning and development, attraction and retention and the end-to-end employee cycle, will be utilised. You will enthusiastically lead and manage a P&C team, meet all legislative obligations for compliance, timely manage industrial matters, develop a comprehensive L&D structure, create innovative and contemporary communication and cultural programs, and assist the organisation to deliver on the Community Strategic Plan.
The Person
You will have an engaging, positive and energetic style that enthuses our people, and in turn our organisation, as we enter the next phase of our trajectory. You are a creative leader for your team and take pride in developing and supporting their growth both personally and professionally. Your demonstrated capabilities to effectively manage and lead in a diverse and fast paced environment will be highly regarded. All roles have challenges, so we are seeking a person who tackles challenges head on and relies on your resilient and upbeat nature to make informed solution-based decisions within rapid timeframes.
This exciting career opportunity offers flexible working arrangements so you can enjoy all that the Southern Highlands has to offer, along with the following opportunities:
- Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 4 Weeks Annual, 3 Weeks Sick Leave per annum
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
- Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
- Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
Please Note : This position requires a National Criminal Record Check.
Please head to our Careers Page via the link: wingecarribee.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/N0MwIv/Manager-People-Culture?source=public here you will find a candidate package and Position Description attached. For further information please contact Imogen Baker on 02 4868 0838 for more information or a confidential conversation.
Please read the Candidate Information Pack (attached) and the application requirements. If you feel you meet the requirements of the role and are excited by this opportunity, please submit your application to the hiring manager directly, do not apply via the application portal. Imogen Baker - .au
We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications are to be received by Sunday 5th of May 2024.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our website. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion.