People & Culture Leader — Local Government

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

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.