Manager Human Resources (Internal Applicants Only)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking a Manager Human Resources (Internal Applicants Only) to provide strategic leadership and expert people and culture advice across the organisation. You will guide workforce initiatives, build capability, and drive contemporary people practices to support the community.

A typical day includes leading strategic HR projects, advising on industrial relations and organisational development, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver transformative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Human Resources or equivalent with post graduate management qualifications.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary practice in human resources management, organisational development and change management.
• Demonstrated success as a change agent leading organisational reform and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead an empowered multidisciplinary team delivering quality services.
• Ability to work effectively with Councillors, the public, employees and external organisations to achieve Council objectives.
• Understanding of Local Government objectives and issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead key strategic HR projects identified in the HR business plan.
• Provide strategic organisational-wide change effectiveness and management.
• Advise on industrial and employee relations, organisational development and health and wellbeing.
• Oversee delivery of plans, strategies and policies for council services.
• Partner with senior leaders to solve complex problems and measure outcomes.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Organisational development

Change management

Industrial relations

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Postgraduate management qualifications

Job description

Manager Human Resources (Internal Applicants Only)

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees.

• Permanent full-time Position
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work

About the role:

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our Human Resources team works collaboratively across the organisation to attract, develop and support a capable and high-performing workforce.

As Manager Human Resources, you will provide strategic leadership and expert people and culture advice to position the organisation to deliver exceptional services to the community. Working collaboratively across all levels of the organisation, you will drive workforce initiatives, build organisational capability, foster a culture of high performance, and ensure contemporary people practices that support Council's strategic objectives.

A typical day might include:

• Lead key strategic projects that have been identified within the HR business plan
• Provide strategic organisational-wide change effectiveness and management
• Provide advice and consultancy to the organisation in the areas of industrial and employee relations, organisational development, human resources and health and wellbeing
• Manage the activities of support staff to maximise delivery on key projects
• Oversee the development and implementation of plans, strategies and policies for the delivery of services within the Department to ensure they meet the needs of Council and the community
• Build frameworks to ensure we meet legal and compliance obligations in industrial relations, equal opportunity and occupational health and safety
• Partner strategically with senior leaders to find solutions to complex problems and measure the effectiveness of strategies in driving outcomes.

What you will bring to the role:

• Degree qualified in Human Resources or equivalent with post graduate management qualifications
• Extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary practice in human resources management, organisational development and change management
• Demonstrated success as a change agent leading organisational reform and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build and lead an empowered multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver quality services
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Councillors, members of the public, service users, employees and other organisations to achieve Council objectives
• Understanding of Local Government, its objectives and issues affecting it.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Bulent Oz, Chief Financial Officer on 03 9433 3*** or *********@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.