Manager People & Capability

Peak Services; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 135 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation

5 weeks leave

17.5% loading

Résumé du poste

The Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council in Townsville invites applications for a progressive HR leader to head People and Capability. Reporting to the Director Corporate, Community & Economic Development, you will shape workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations, recruitment, culture and leadership capability.

You will lead a small team, balance strategy with hands-on delivery, and partner with the executive team to deliver practical people solutions aligned to Council's

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development and change.
• Trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly and coaches leaders with confidence.
• Experience balancing strategy with hands-on delivery in local government or large organisations.

Responsabilités

• Lead the People and Capability function and partner with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee workforce planning, organisational development, employee and industrial relations.
• Lead recruitment, culture initiatives and leadership capability development.

Connaissances

HR leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Organisational development

Change management

Coaching leaders

Strategy delivery

Description du poste

• Drive workforce capability, organisational development and cultural transformation
• Circa $150K + Super + 5 Weeks Leave with 17.5% Loading

Manager People & Capability

• Townsville Based. Modern New Office in Aitkenvale
• Drive workforce capability, organisational development and cultural transformation
• Circa $150K + Super + 5 Weeks Leave with 17.5% Loading

Shape Culture | Build Capability | Create Lasting Impact

The Council

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council based off Townsville, serves the largest Indigenous community in Australia and plays a vital role in shaping the future of Palm Island. The Council is experiencing significant growth, backed by a strong infrastructure pipeline, a clear strategic vision and exciting opportunities linked to tourism, economic development, and community advancement. Operating in a unique cultural and governance environment, Council is committed to building a capable, values-driven, and high-performing organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.

The Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive HR leader to influence organisational success at the highest level. Reporting to the Director Corporate, Community & Economic Development, you will lead the People and Capability function, partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team across workforce planning, organisational development, employee and industrial relations, recruitment, culture, and leadership capability. You will have the autonomy and influence to build contemporary HR frameworks, strengthen management capability, drive strategic workforce initiatives, and create an engaged, high-performing workforce aligned to Council's vision and values.

About You

You are an experienced and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery and leading a small team. Whether your background is in local government, the public sector, or a complex organisation, you bring strong expertise across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development, and change. You are a trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly, coaches’ leaders with confidence and understands how to create practical people solutions that deliver lasting impact. Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to contribute within a culturally rich and community-focused environment.

Why this Role?

Few HR leadership opportunities offer the chance to make such a visible and meaningful contribution. You will join a growing organisation where people, culture and capability are recognised as critical enablers of success. Working from Council's new modern Townsville office, you will enjoy the breadth of a true leadership role while helping shape the future workforce of an organisation that directly impacts community outcomes. If you are looking for a role that combines professional challenge, strategic influence, and genuine purpose, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 9th November 2026.