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Build the human capabilities of the Council, fostering a high performing culture, and continuously improving people and organisational development functions. Provide strong, decisive leadership, guidance and support to the Human Resources Directorate. Provide high level support and advice to the Chief Executive Officer, all people leaders, and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Employment Status:  Executive Contract - Full Time, Limited Tenure (Up to 5 Years)

The successful candidate will have:

Successful experience in providing strong, decisive leadership and management of one or more of the following:

• Human Resource Planning, Strategy and Services
• Workforce Planning and Performance
• Organisational Capability Development
• Organisational Change
• Industrial Relations
• Payroll
• Employee Relationship Management

Skilled in developing a department and contributing to the Directorate and Council’s strategic management, including strategic and operational planning, performance frameworks, and the development of appropriate policies and systems.

Demonstrated involvement in implementing successful change and continuous improvement processes within a significant service delivery area pursuing innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and needs are clearly defined and met by providing excellence in customer service.

Demonstrated experience providing effective people management and leadership skills with a commitment to high standards of performance, building workforce capability, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council’s vision, mission, and strategy.

Competent in the effective management of human, financial, physical, and other resources to achieve Council’s business objectives.

Proficient in representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business sector, other local authorities, government agencies and broader environment, and building and maintaining  positive working relationships.

Capacity to plan, execute and complete programmes and projects relating to areas of accountability, within set timeframes.

Ability to prepare and manage the People and Performance Unit budget including delivering advice to the Chief executive Officer on progress against budgetary expenditure in areas of financial responsibility.

Practiced in keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards, and other relevant guidelines and procedures, and ensuring records are captured in the authorised recordkeeping system.

• Tertiary (degree level) qualification in a relevant field and/or extensive demonstrated experience in areas of responsibility.

• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

For further information please view the Position Description and Application Information Kit.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call Martin Drydale, Chief Executive Officer on 0436 420 540 or email [email protected]

11:59pm Thursday, 16 November 2023.

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