Management - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
Group Manager People and Culture (201703)
Executive Contract - Full Time - 36.25 hours per week - up to 5 Years
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters ... Together, we're focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity:
Are you ready to make a significant impact on our organisation's future and shape the culture and performance of our people? Join us as a Group Manager, a critical member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) reporting to the Executive Group Manager for People, Culture, and Organisational Performance.
Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership: Inspire and lead a team of approximately 30 employees across People Solutions (ER/IR), HRIS, People Performance (Business Partners), and People Development (OL&D, Recruitment & Selection), driving a cohesive approach to people and culture. Vision and Strategy: Influence the organisation's future success by creating and implementing short-term and long-term strategies aligned with our People Strategy, contributing to the overall goals and vision of the organisation. Data-Driven Decision Making: Provide robust data, insights, and analysis to support critical business decisions, ensuring the executive team has reliable information at their fingertips. Project and Committee Leadership: Participate in steering committees and serve as a project sponsor on strategic initiatives, ensuring a high level of collaboration across departments. Executive Leadership Opportunity: Step into the Executive Group Manager role as needed, guiding the department through transitional periods. Expert Advisory Role: Offer expert advice and reporting services to the Mayor, CEO, Councillors, and General Managers, navigating the demands of a complex legislative landscape and sensitive political environment. First and foremost, you'll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
You'll bring to the role:
You have a proven track record of experience in a senior leadership position, with a strong foundation in people and culture roles. Your background includes managing substantial programs of operational service delivery—both planned and reactive—while maintaining a high level of professionalism and dedication to organisational objectives. You'll be known for your ability to inspire and lead teams, you have a demonstrated history of creating a positive, safe, equitable, and rewarding workplace, maximising productivity and fostering a supportive environment for your team.
Stakeholder Relationship Skills: Building and nurturing professional relationships is your forte. You bring a customer-focused approach and an ability to engage with diverse stakeholders from both public and private sectors, ensuring productive and mutually beneficial outcomes.
Analytical Decision-Making: You are highly analytical, with a decisive approach to achieving corporate objectives. Your decisions are informed, timely, and aligned with the broader organisational vision.
Change is an area you thrive in, with experience leading successful organisational restructures and driving cultural transformations that strengthen and enhance workplace engagement.
Exceptional Communication Skills: You possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, skilled in consultation, advocacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and engagement. You're confident in navigating complex issues, influencing outcomes, and bringing people together to foster positive change.
Ready to join us:
Applications will only be accepted through Council's Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (201703) can be obtained by contacting Amanda Daly on (07) 3829 8401 . Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 29/11/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We're focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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