Manager People and Wellbeing
About the position
The Manager People and Wellbeing provides a high level of expertise and emotional intelligence to partner with all areas of Council to lead effective, innovative, and inclusive people management practices that enhance Council’s leadership and workforce capability, promoting an engaged employee culture in line with Council’s SPIRIT values. The position will be responsible for Human Resources, Work Health and Safety, staff training and professional development, Recover at Work, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource or related discipline, with equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a leadership level.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the role of Return to Work Coordinator
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Proven experience with managing budgets
Class C drivers licence
Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
Demonstrated [Highly Advanced] key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).
We offer
Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
Salary from $120,310 to $135,173 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
Motor vehicle allowance
Training Courses + Professional Development
40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
Further information and to apply
For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the Human Resources Team on (02) 654+ 3700. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 654+ 3700.
If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.
To apply:
Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
Click ‘Apply’.
You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
Applications close on 10 September 2024.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)
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