Executive Manager People and Safety

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role leading the People and Safety team based at Council’s Administration Office in Moruya. A key focus will be to lead and drive the strategic direction of the People and Safety department in collaboration with the leadership team. 

Main duties include:

• providing strategic leadership of human resources services across the organisation
• providing strong leadership and management of the People and Safety department, including developing and monitoring Council’s Workforce Strategy as part of Council’s Delivery Program & Operational Plan
• providing high level HR and WHS consultancy advice and oversee case management on matters relating to Industrial Relations, workplace safety and performance management
• orchestrating workforce management and transformation to create a safe and positive workplace

The role is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and sits within the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate.

About you

We are looking for a qualified, professional people leader ready to engage and lead the department to deliver people and safety activities across the organisation. The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification and 5 or more years local government senior management experience and demonstrate high level people management skills including successfully leading and managing a team of HR professionals. A substantial track record of providing advice and managing employment related matters is also required.

All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the role.

Salary Information

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, inclusive of a cash component, Executive Manager Allowance, fully maintained Council salary packaged vehicle (including full private usage) and 11.5% superannuation.

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position.

What we offer

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Stephanie Speedy on 02 4474 7376. 

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 29 September 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.