Position: Manager People and SafetyPosition Number: 000381Department: People and SafetyEmployment Status: Ongoing, full timeLocation: Civic CentreAbout this position:Come and grow your career and take advantage of the fantastic lifestyle opportunity offered on the picturesque south-east coast of Tasmania. Located an easy 15-minute drive south of the capital city Hobart, Kingborough is one of the fastest growing areas in Tasmania. Kingborough offers a wonderful family lifestyle, including quality educational facilities, sporting and recreational services, service clubs and shopping centres.Were seeking a dynamic and hands-on People and Safety professional to lead our HR and Work Health & Safety (WHS) functions. This is a broad-scope role ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is passionate about creating a positive and safe workplace culture.The successful applicant will lead a small team in the delivery of organisational and employee development, strategies and programs including human resource matters, industrial relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, workplace consultation, and work health and safety. A key focus for the role will be working in partnership with management and staff to provide specialist advice and support on a broad range of issues and to develop contemporary people initiatives, systems, policies, processes and culture.About the successful candidate:Tertiary qualified, you will have proven technical knowledge, demonstrated people leadership experience and excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be skilled in leading change and improvement.Leading a small team and working across a diverse workforce, the role requires a progressive and innovative leader with high-level people-management skills and the ability to build and maintain a positive workforce culture.Further details:An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated including the private use of a motor vehicle, 12.5% superannuation and a rostered day off each month. The role is being offered on an ongoing full-time basis.For further information, we encourage you to call David Spinks, Director of People and Safety on (03) 6211 8200.How to apply:Before you begin, please read the Position Description Including the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicants Guide to further assist you with applying.Applications must be submitted via the online form on Councils website. You can save your application as you progress.Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:National Police check,Right to Work in Australia check,Reference checks,Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,Working with Vulnerable People registration.Applications close Sunday 22 June 2025.TheChild and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmanias Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager People and Safety