Part Time:  38 hours per fortnight - Fixed Term until 30 December 2028

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City is entering a new and exciting chapter. With a refreshed organisational structure aligned to the Council Plan 2025–2035, we are expanding our team and creating new opportunities for people who want to be part of something purposeful and forward-looking.

This is more than just a job opportunity — it’s a chance to contribute to the future of our organisation and our community. If you are motivated by meaningful work, collaboration and the opportunity to help shape better outcomes, this is a great time to come on board.

About the Role:

As the Workforce and Capability Officer, you will play a key role in delivering workforce and capability initiatives that support organisational success. Working collaboratively across the business, you will lead and support projects focused on workforce planning, talent management, culture, performance, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion.

You will use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making, contribute to HR systems and process improvements, and help develop effective communication and change management strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape a high-performing and inclusive workplace.

Position Objectives:

• Deliver workforce and capability initiatives, including culture development, talent management, succession planning, and performance frameworks.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of workforce programs and projects, managing planning, stakeholder engagement, risk, and reporting.
• Support workforce planning and decision-making through data analysis, insights, and HRIS enhancements.
• Develop and deliver communication, change management, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to drive successful organisational outcomes.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and workforce practice improvements aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with 6 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata).
• Build your future with 13% superannuation and pro-rata allowances, with up to $12,551 per annum available at 0.5 FTE.
• Access ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities within a supportive local government environment.

If you are a proactive and capable HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys delivering meaningful projects - we would love to hear from you!

For enquiries about this position, please contact the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543.