Manager People & Safety

Manager People & Safety

• Exciting opportunity driving organisational culture change and best practice People & Safety initiatives
• Senior Executive Officer Salary Package - Up to $165,000
• Flexible options available: part-time/full-time hours of work, purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations, compacted hours

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About us

We are a local government employer delivering a broad range of community and human service programs to residents in our region. This includes services for children and families, youth, aged care, community development, access and inclusion, cultural development, waste management, and public transport options. We also manage many community assets like our town hall, recreational and open spaces, aquatic centre, cinema, roads, and road safety, as well as support for our region before, during, and after emergencies…… so you can see we play a vital role in our community!

In everything we do, we strive to make a real difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. We share a common goal to develop the municipality through strong leadership, vision, good governance, responsive services, and quality infrastructure, whilst enhancing our liveability and natural environment.

At HRCC, we understand that you spend a lot of time at work so we focus on making your time with us as enjoyable and rewarding as we possibly can. We offer a range of employee benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous leave options, and ongoing professional development. If you'd like some more information about us, where we are located and attractions in our region, please check out our careers page.

About the role

This role reports to the Director, of Corporate Services and is a key Leadership role within HRCC. The focus of the position is to:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational support to develop and deliver people capability to meet the current and future needs of HRCC
• Develop and drive initiatives that result in organisational culture change and a safe, engaged, capable, high-performing workforce
• Lead and grow a high-performing HR, Payroll, and Safety with the provision of timely and high-quality service to the organisation
• Provide expert leadership to build proactive health, safety, and well-being practices and culture throughout the organisation; and
• Advise, manage, and monitor People, Culture & Safety organisational risks in partnership with the Executive and Leadership teams

About you

We have some exciting HR and Safety initiatives on the horizon to drive our organisational culture and health, safety, and well-being leadership at HRCC. These are strategic priorities and we expect you will actively contribute to, and foster a culture that aligns with our ‘FAIR' values and supports our aspiration of zero harm.

This means you'll have a great understanding of human behaviour and how change impacts people in different ways and have demonstrated experience in managing large enterprise change which has delivered positive people and operational outcomes.

You will care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that members of our team return home in great shape at the end of every day. Your communication and leadership style enables you to chameleon to suit the needs of each situation, always through a lens of respect, openness, and care.

If you have:

• Qualifications and significant experience in HR, Industrial Relations, or Health Safety & Wellbeing
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in successfully implementing organisational culture change
• Great personal leadership, people, and communication skills
• A passion for exceeding customer expectations in service delivery; and
• A current driver's licence.

….. then we'd love to hear from you!

If you have the above skills, experience, and knowledge for this position click on APPLY NOW to be redirected to our website. Please attach your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for this role. Please briefly address the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter.

Questions?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kim Hargreaves, Director Corporate Services via Kim.Hargreaves@hrcc.vic.gov.au or call direct on 03 5382 9785.

HRCC is proud to be an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: 03 May 2024