Strategic Workforce Planner & Inclusion Advisor

Careers at Council; Colac; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $92,526.20–$99,797.

Plus superannuation

Collaborative People and Culture team

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Workforce Planning and Inclusion Advisor to lead the development and implementation of workforce initiatives, policies and governance frameworks that support a thriving, inclusive and future-focused workforce.

Based in Colac, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver the Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan and workforce reporting, ensuring employment documentation remains contemporary and compliant.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Business, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, workforce analysis and strategic workforce initiatives.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and workforce compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, policy documents and briefings for executive-level audiences.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of Council's Workforce Plan.
• Analyse workforce data, trends and risks to support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop, review and maintain People and Culture policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate and support delivery of Council's Gender Equality Action Plan and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain employment contracts, position descriptions and workforce documentation.
• Manage and enhance People and Culture content on Council's intranet.
• Contribute to workforce reporting, organisational development initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Policy development

Governance

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/Public Administration/Organisational Development/Business/Management

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Workforce Planning and Inclusion Advisor to lead the development and implementation of workforce initiatives, policies and governance frameworks that support a thriving, inclusive and future-focused workforce.

Based in Colac, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver the Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan and workforce reporting, ensuring employment documentation remains contemporary and compliant.