Cabonne Council

OP201 Leader – Safety, People and Culture

About the Opportunity

Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for
an experienced, collaborative and energetic leader with a passion for
change management to join our organisation in the role of Leader – Safety,
People and Culture.

Leading and managing the organisation’s Safety, People and
Culture department, you will work with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and
management to ensure a capable, safe and valued workforce through delivery of
effective employee/industrial
relations, recruitment, learning and development, workforce planning, and Work
Health and Safety (WHS) functions. You will also be responsible for the
development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, projects, programs
and initiatives that strengthen Council’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

Reporting to the Executive Leader – Strategy, People and
Performance, you will have the opportunity to make this business-critical role
your own, whilst working collaboratively across the organisation to continue
building a culture that supports performance through continuous improvement and
application of best-practice approaches.

Further information on the role accountabilities is
contained within the attached Leader – Safety, People and Culture Position
Description.

About You

This role is for a skilled professional who has a passion for
developing and valuing our people to ensure we have the right people, with the
right skills, in the right positions to achieve our organisational mission of
being an “adaptive, resilient and performing organisation to create a
sustainable and desirable future for our communities”.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human
  Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad range of HRM
  functions including employee/industrial relations, performance management,
  workforce planning, recruitment and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong,
  professional relationships with various stakeholders – including Executive,
  Management, staff and workplace unions, and negotiate outcomes, resolve
  conflict and provide clear advice and guidance whilst maintaining
  confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting,
  applying and advising on legislation and industrial awards and developing,
  implementing and improving systems and processes to achieve legislative
  compliance.
• Highly developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare, draft and review multifaceted letters including preparation of employment correspondence/contracts, changes to employment arrangements and other documentation. 
• Excellent time management skills, including the
  ability to discern priorities, plan, and coordinate with other staff to
  complete tasks.
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced
  computer and software skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office
  suite of applications.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills
  and ability to think and plan strategically.
• Alcohol and Drugs Testing Accreditation, or a
  willingness to obtain.
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local
Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions
of employment.

The role offers an attractive annual salary range of $101,670
to $156,930 ($3,910.40 to $6,035.80 gross per fortnight) plus 11.5 per cent
superannuation.

The role offers the option of a Leaseback vehicle.

Benefits of working at Council include:

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future
employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.
We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and
personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We
offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,
along with a variety of attractive benefits.

Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

• A
  nine-day fortnight
• Dedicated
  training and professional development budgets
• Staff
  Wellness Program
• Opportunity
  to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
• Flexibility
  to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the
  needs of our employees
• Parental
  leave for primary and secondary carers
• Fitness
  Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
• Long
  service leave available at 5 years’ service
• Salary
  packaging options

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position
description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the
position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the
criteria on the online application. You will also be asked to attach your
current Resume which should include two recent employment related
referees.

Council will only accept applications submitted online.

Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment
process.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You
will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. You
will be required to bring with you a copy of all relevant certificates and
qualifications. The interview panel will consist of a panel of three.

If you have not been selected for interview you will be
advised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are
then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be
prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of
the selection process:

• A
  pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense)
• Reference
  checking – please include two work related referees in your resume for
  reference checking purposes and ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake
  any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Checking
  validity of certificates and qualifications
• Provide
  the applicable Working with Children Check number as the role may involve
  working with work experience students

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please
contact Council’s Executive Leader - Strategy, People and Performance, Mikaela
Cass, on 02 6392 3200.