Strategic Workforce & Policy Architect

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

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Workforce and Policy Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This role leads the development and implementation of workforce initiatives, policies and governance to support a thriving, future-focused workforce.

Working with leaders across the organisation, you will deliver Council's Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan, workforce reporting and strategic people initiatives while ensuring policies and employment documentation remain

Qualifications

• 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.
• The opportunity to lead and influence Council's workforce planning, policy development and strategic people initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive People and Culture team environment where your expertise contributes to organisational success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development across workforce strategy, governance, policy and organisational development.
• The chance to shape workforce capability, gender equality initiatives and long-term organisational sustainability.
• A flexible and progressive workplace culture guided by Council's values of respect, integrity, inclusion and accountability.
• Meaningful work that supports our people, strengths organisational capability and delivers positive outcomes for the Colac Otway community.

Skills

Workforce planning

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR / Public Administration etc.

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Workforce and Policy Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This role leads the development and implementation of workforce initiatives, policies and governance to support a thriving, future-focused workforce.

Working with leaders across the organisation, you will deliver Council's Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan, workforce reporting and strategic people initiatives while ensuring policies and employment documentation remain