Manager People & Culture

Richmond Valley Council; Lismore; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Leave

Health and Wellbeing Day

Fitness Passport

Free weekly yoga and meditation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council in Casino, NSW, is seeking an experienced Manager People & Culture to lead a people-centered change program and deliver high‑performing services aligned with our strategic direction.

You will oversee HR, industrial relations, recruitment, work health & safety, and return-to-work processes, and partner with the Executive to foster a positive, inclusive workplace and strong governance across the council.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people with strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinker able to advise and implement solutions aligned with objectives.
• Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, employee engagement and development.
• Adaptable, forward-thinking and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and approachable with ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture change initiatives to drive service delivery and outcomes.
• Oversee human resources, industrial relations, recruitment and development.
• Oversee work health and safety, return to work and injury management.
• Partner with executive to align people strategy with council objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Organisational development

Change management

Job description

MANAGER PEOPLE & CULTURE
Permanent Full Time - Casino

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.
It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.
Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people-focused leader to make a meaningful contribution to Richmond Valley Council. You are someone who leads with integrity, builds strong relationships and is passionate about creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace. You are -

• An experienced people leader with strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to provide practical advice and solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, employee engagement and organisational development.
• Adaptable, forward-thinking and responsive to change, with the ability to lead and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Committed to continuous improvement, good governance and delivering quality People and Culture services within a local government environment.

About the role

The Manager People & Culture works with the Executive and Management team to support delivery of cultural change initiatives that drive quality service delivery and outcomes aligned with Council's strategic direction. This position will focus on the people side of change to facilitate leadership alignment, employee engagement, empowerment and culture with the organisation's core values, and behaviours. The role encompasses all aspects of people management including overseeing the provision of human resource services, industrial relations, recruitment, people development, work health & safety, return to work (RTW) and injury management.
Full time: 70-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $144,877 to $166,608 pa + 12% superannuation
Contact: Ryan Gaiter, Director Organisational Services - (02) 300
NOTE: Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Long Service Leave after 5 years of service.
• Volunteer and compassionate leave to support you when you need it.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport to help you stay active and healthy.
• Free weekly yoga and meditation sessions to support your wellbeing.
• Health and Wellbeing Day
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A strong focus on workplace health, safety
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive workplace where people are valued, diversity is embraced and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/working-with-us/positions-vacant/. For further information about our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on (02) 318.

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.

Richmond Valley Council is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, serving the townships of Casino, Evans Head, Woodburn, Coraki, and nearby villages. The organisation plays a central role in supporting community development, infrastructure, environmental management, and essential public services across the Richmond Valley.

Richmond Valley Council offers diverse career opportunities across areas such as administration, infrastructure, community services, asset management, customer experience, and environmental services.