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Executive Manager People and Culture
Job No:
SHELL1470
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
We are seeking a strategic and contemporary people leader to guide Council's People and Culture function.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will influence organisation-wide strategy, strengthen culture and capability, and ensure our people are supported to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community.
The Role:
The Executive Manager People and Culture provides strategic leadership and direction for Council’s People and Culture Business Unit, working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.
The portfolio includes human resources, industrial relations, culture leadership, learning and development, recruitment, payroll, organisational development, employee experience, workforce planning and organisational wellbeing.
You will provide strategic advice, ensure legislative and industrial obligations are met and lead initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, leadership capability, , employee engagement and workforce performance. You will also oversee policy, compliance and budget management, ensuring contemporary people practices support Council’s strategic and operational objectives
The Person:
We are seeking an experienced and influential leader with a strong background across human resources, industrial relations and organisational development.
You will be a trusted adviser and skilled collaborator who builds effective relationships across all levels of the organisation, including with supervisors, managers, executive leaders and elected representatives. Your highly developed communication, judgement, engagement and negotiation skills, you will enable you to lead complex workforce matters and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes. .
You will have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, navigating change and building a high-performing, inclusive and healthy workplace. Strong leadership and people management capability will be essential, together with the ability to deliver fair, compliant and contemporary practices that enable employees to provide high-quality services and infrastructure for the community.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full-time position
- An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate, based on skills and experience, with a Total Annualised Package range of $222,395.84 to $243,555.54 per annum
- Annualised package includes salary, allowance, motor vehicle component (vehicle or allowance) and superannuation
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
- Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.
Please Note:
- This position requires a National Police History Check clearance and a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for Paid workers
For further details please see our Information Pack or Position Description.
Contact: Wayde Peterson, Chief Executive Officer for specific role related enquiries on 4221 6105 or our Careers team at careers@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au for general application questions.
Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
