Manager People and Culture

Group and Team: Corporate Services Network
Location: Town Hall / Council Centre
Employment status: Temporary (5 years) Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 7B
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $154,584 to $180,657 per annum + 13% bonus contract loading + 13% super + private use vehicle with parking space.

• Shape the future of work in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
• Lead people strategy. Drive cultural transformation. Champion innovation.
• Attractive remuneration package with relocation assistance.

About the role

The City of Hobart is seeking a visionary and values-driven People and Culture leader to deliver contemporary, integrated workforce strategies that support a high-performing, inclusive and future-ready organisation.

This is a pivotal role in a period of cultural and operational evolution. We’re looking for someone who brings strength, perspective and resilience, and who thrives in complexity—turning challenge into opportunity.

This is a key senior role with broad impact across organisational strategy, leadership capability, employee experience, and workplace culture. Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, you'll lead a group of specialist teams across HR, Learning and Development, Payroll, and Work Health and Safety (WHS).

Learn more about the role in the position description here.

About you

What you'll lead

• The design and delivery of progressive people strategies, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, culture, inclusion, wellbeing, and performance
• The continued evolution of systems and processes that simplify complexity, enable agility, and empower decision-making across the organisation
• A team of 20+ people-focused professionals, with four direct reports and responsibility for a $2.6m operational budget (plus $400K L&D investment)

What you'll bring

• Proven senior leadership experience in both strategic and operational HR, ideally in a complex or highly regulated environment
• A collaborative, courageous leadership style that builds trust, capability and innovation across diverse teams
• Deep knowledge of contemporary people practices, employment legislation, and cultural transformation
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and influencing skills
• A passion for public value and a commitment to inclusive, ethical and forward-thinking leadership

Why join the City of Hobart?

You’ll be part of a leadership team shaping one of Australia’s most creative and sustainable cities. We’re committed to values-led decision making, meaningful community engagement, and creating a culture where our people thrive.

• Attractive Remuneration package and relocation assistance
• Above award wages and leave
• Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Apply now

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Reynolds, Director Corporate Services Network, on 0400 100 436 or email michael.reynolds@hobartcity.com.au.

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 22 April 2025 and Interviews will be held on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 800 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.