Manager People Business Partnering

Icon Water; Canberra; Hybride; AUD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration

15% employer superannuation

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and career 성장

Wellbeing initiatives such as gym and

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Icon Water is seeking a strategic Manager - People Business Partnering to lead the delivery of people services, influencing executive leaders on engagement and culture while shaping workforce strategy.

Reporting to the Head of People, Capability and Change, you will lead the People Business Partnering and Recruitment functions and drive contemporary HR solutions to support organisational objectives and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing strategic and operational HR advice in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop HR professionals and teams.
• Membership of AHRI, or ability to obtain membership.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary people practices.

Responsabilités

• Lead People Business Partnering and Recruitment to deliver strategic and operational HR services.
• Influence senior leaders on people strategy, engagement and culture initiatives.
• Shape delivery of modern people services and drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

HR strategy

Employee relations

Change management

Formation

HR / Industrial Relations / Business degree or equivalent

Description du poste

About Icon Water

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years.

Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

The Opportunity

Join as Manager - People Business Partnering and lead the delivery of strategic and operational people services that enable Icon Water to attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce. Reporting to the Head of People, Capability and Change, this role provides leadership across People Business Partnering and Recruitment, ensuring the delivery of contemporary people solutions that support organisational objectives, and a positive employee experience.

As a trusted advisor to Executive and senior leaders, you will influence people strategy, employee engagement, and culture initiatives across the business, including industrial and employee relations. This is an opportunity to shape how people services are delivered at Icon Water, lead a highly capable team and contribute to strategic decisions that support the organisation's future success.

What You Will Bring

You are a strategic and commercially minded people leader with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes at all levels of an organisation. You bring exceptional leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, combined with the ability to navigate complex workforce matters and drive meaningful organisational outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities and are passionate about creating positive employee experiences, building workforce capability and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Success in This Role Will Be Supported By

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience providing strategic and operational human resources advice within a complex organisational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing HR professionals and teams.
• Membership of AHRI, or the ability to obtain membership.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks and contemporary people practices.
• Strong knowledge of strategic and operational recruitment practices
• A proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive successful organisational outcomes.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a customer-focused environment.

Why Join Icon Water?

At Icon Water, you'll help shape the workforce, leadership and culture of an organisation that provides essential services to more than 450,000 Canberrans. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll influence strategic business outcomes while leading a high-performing people team.

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• 15% employer superannuation contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Free gym membership, physiotherapy and other wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance ProgramA supportive and values-led workplace culture

Applications close Wednesday 18th November

For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description on the Icon Water careers portal.

For any additional information, please contact [e-mail].