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North Ryde, Non AU StateFull-timeDescriptionShape the future people vision for City of RydeUse your expertise to build a P&C functionWork on a range of exciting key projectsAbout UsCity of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.About The RoleYou will be integral in shaping the future people vision for City of Ryde! With our City undergoing significant development, our residential population will likely double to over 250,000 people by 2050. Council is striving to strike the right balance between confronting the housing crisis, whilst also ensuring the timely delivery of critical infrastructure and growing high quality employment opportunities in the City of Ryde.This unique opportunity will give you breadth to lead the P&C function for our business incorporating your innovative approach to projects across all disciplines. You will partner with the leadership teams to build and drive frameworks across capability and performance.You will champion City of Ryde business model, inspiring, leading and motivating the team to success. Your ability to work in a complex matrix structure, understanding the nuances of development and continuous improvement at all levels.You will be able to understand the big picture, building a culture of high performance, collaboration and growth to sustain our community requirements.About YouYou will be strategic whilst being hands on in your approach relating to all our people initiatives. You are an influencer with superior communication skills to lead our teams on a journey of mapping the right direction regarding future state workforce strategies.You will have a proactive mindset, driving people change across our organisation. You will have experience working in a similar role, with the ability to focus on practices, issues and trends in a diverse organisation.In Addition, You Will Also HaveComprehensive knowledge of industrial relations, risk management, equal employment opportunity and work health and safety legislation and the capacity to develop a customer focused and ethical culture and an equitable, healthy and safe workplaceProven ability to plan and implement People and Culture Management strategies, policies and procedures that support both business process change and organisational reformAn appropriate degree qualification in Human Resources or related discipline or extensive experience in successfully delivering a range of Human Resources outcomesThis is a bespoke opportunity to build a P&C function from the ground up; you will be able to use your expertise to drive innovative practices building one of the leading LGAs to be an employer of choice.Your commencing annual salary will range from $174,500 to $226,800 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.Culture & BenefitsCommitment to providing opportunities for work/life balanceLease back vehicleHybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positionsLong service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holidayAnnual performance reviews and Award increasesOpportunity to sign up as a fitness passport memberVarious health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)How To ApplyPlease ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.Please note you do not need a password to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.Closing Date: 21 August 2025 at 11:30pmIf you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Kelly Hawkins, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 9952 8480 for a confidential discussion.City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child SafetyApply for this roleVisit siteShare #J-18808-Ljbffr