Leader - Safety, People and Culture

About the Opportunity

Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced, collaborative and energetic leader with a passion for change management to join our organisation in the role of Leader – Safety, People and Culture.

Leading and managing the organisation’s Safety, People and Culture department, you will work with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and management to ensure a capable, safe and valued workforce through delivery of effective employee/industrial relations, recruitment, learning and development, workforce planning, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) functions. You will also be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, projects, programs and initiatives that strengthen Council’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

Reporting to the Executive Leader – Strategy, People and Performance, you will have the opportunity to make this business-critical role your own, whilst working collaboratively across the organisation to continue building a culture that supports performance through continuous improvement and application of best-practice approaches.

Further information on the role accountabilities is contained within the attached Leader – Safety, People and Culture Position Description.

About You

This role is for a skilled professional who has a passion for developing and valuing our people to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right positions to achieve our organisational mission of being an “adaptive, resilient and performing organisation to create a sustainable and desirable future for our communities”.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad range of HRM functions including employee/industrial relations, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, professional relationships with various stakeholders – including Executive, Management, staff and workplace unions, and negotiate outcomes, resolve conflict and provide clear advice and guidance whilst maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying and advising on legislation and industrial awards and developing, implementing and improving systems and processes to achieve legislative compliance.
• Highly developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare, draft and review multifaceted letters including preparation of employment correspondence/contracts, changes to employment arrangements and other documentation.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to discern priorities, plan, and coordinate with other staff to complete tasks.
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced computer and software skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think and plan strategically.
• Alcohol and Drugs Testing Accreditation, or a willingness to obtain.
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment.

The role offers an attractive annual salary range of $101,670 to $156,930 ($3,910.40 to $6,035.80 gross per fortnight) plus 11.5 per cent superannuation.

The role offers the option of a Leaseback vehicle.

Benefits of working at Council include:

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits.

Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

• A nine-day fortnight
• Dedicated training and professional development budgets
• Staff Wellness Program
• Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
• Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
• Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
• Salary packaging options

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application. You will also be asked to attach your current Resume which should include two recent employment related referees.

Council will only accept applications submitted online.

Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. You will be required to bring with you a copy of all relevant certificates and qualifications. The interview panel will consist of a panel of three.

If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense)
• Reference checking – please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes and ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Checking validity of certificates and qualifications
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number as the role may involve working with work experience students

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Executive Leader - Strategy, People and Performance, Mikaela Cass, on 02 6392 3200.