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Overview On behalf of the City of Perth, Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory is delighted to invite applications for the position of Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO). As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth has a statutory and civic role in supporting the economic, social and cultural life of the State. In delivering on this, the City is focused on maintaining sound governance, effective leadership and professional people practices across the organisation. Opportunity to Shape the Future of the Citys Workforce This is a senior leadership opportunity to provide stewardship of the Citys people and culture agenda at an enterprise level. As CPCO, you will lead the People and Culture portfolio and play a critical role in guiding workforce strategy, leadership capability and people practices across a large and diverse local government organisation. Working as a senior member of the Corporate Services leadership team, you will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, supporting informed decision-making across the employment lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic, risk-informed advice to the Executive Leadership Team on workforce strategy, people governance, industrial relations and organisational capability. Lead the development and delivery of a whole-of-organisation People and Culture strategy aligned to the Citys strategic objectives. Support organisational capability through workforce planning, organisational development and leadership uplift. Oversee the delivery of professional, compliant and customer-focused People & Culture services, including people partnering, payroll, WHS, workforce development and HR operations. Ensure strong governance, legislative compliance and sound risk management across people systems, processes and practices. Lead and develop the People & Culture leadership team, fostering professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement. About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: Extensive senior experience leading People & Culture or HR functions within complex organisations. Demonstrated capability across workforce strategy, organisational development, industrial relations, governance and risk. The ability to influence at executive level with credibility, sound judgement and a practical approach. A leadership style that balances strategic thinking with operational delivery. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organisational Development or a related discipline. Above all, you will embody the Citys values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect , and bring a collaborative, purpose-driven approach to leadership. Why Join the City of Perth? The City of Perth is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves and delivers excellence for the City, it offers: A rare executive leadership opportunity to shape the people strategy of Western Australias capital city. A negotiated, competitive remuneration package to attract outstanding talent. A full-time, five-year contract based at Council House in the heart of Perths CBD. The opportunity to make a lasting impact on organisational culture, capability and performance. How to Apply Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory has been retained to support the City of Perth with this executive selection process. Your application should include a comprehensive CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest in and claims for the position. We prefer to receive your application in MS Word format. Please submit to [email protected] quoting Reference LB303378 . Hold a current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months) Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment & selection process will disqualify your application. The City of Perth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. About Lester Blades Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and national reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of C suite, senior executive and functional leadership roles. Job insights Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? 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