$165,000 – $180,000 per year + Superannuation
Are you ready to reimagine the people experience and drive cultural change that leaves a legacy? At the City of Tea Tree Gully, we're on a transformation journey, and we're looking for an innovative, people powered leader to take the reins as our Manager People & Capability.
We're a future focused Council that values collaboration, diversity, inclusivity, and creativity. We're proud of the work we do and the community we serve and we're committed to building a workplace where people thrive.
Position Overview
As Manager People & Capability, you'll do more than manage day to day HR, you'll be the architect of our organisational culture. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this is your chance to lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and embed a contemporary people vision that empowers our people to be their best.
With a team of passionate and capable professionals across Work Health & Safety, P&C Services, and Business Partnering, you'll provide strategic guidance while enabling others to lead and grow. The role includes five direct reports within a broader department of twelve, and you'll champion bold, fresh ideas to optimise how we support and lead our workforce.
Working at the City of Tea Tree Gully means being part of something bigger. We're a values led organisation committed to the growth of our community, our services, and our people.
Competitive Salary: $165,000-180,000 per annum + superannuation
Flexibility: Embrace hybrid working and design your day for balance and impact
Empowered Team: Lead a team of experienced professionals eager to make a difference
Culture of Innovation: We're not bound by "how it's always been" we're ready to do things differently
Opportunity to Lead Change: Shape the future of our people strategy, EVP, and leadership development
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategically: Influence and shape strategic workforce initiatives, embedding a clear people vision across the organisation
Grow Capability: Develop leaders and teams with a strong focus on organisational development, continuous learning, and high performance
Champion Culture: Inspire trust, authenticity, and a positive workplace culture through contemporary people practices
Drive Innovation: Challenge traditional approaches, seek opportunities for improvement, and optimise how we attract, support, and retain talent
Partner for Impact: Be a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, ensuring our people and safety strategies align to our organisational goals
Support Safety: Provide leadership to our WHS team and build a strong culture of wellbeing, risk awareness, and proactive safety management
What We're Looking For
A bold, progressive leader with a passion for people and performance
Significant experience in leading high performing P&C teams, ideally in complex or large scale environments
A track record of transformational leadership, someone who thrives on change and improvement
Deep understanding of contemporary HR, workforce planning, culture, and engagement strategies
Strong influencing and stakeholder skills, you know how to bring people on the journey
Courage, compassion, and the ability to lead through uncertainty with a calm, considered voice
Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.
Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.
We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.
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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a People Manager? How many years' experience do you have with change management? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
The City of Tea Tree Gully is a large metropolitan Council situated in north-eastern Adelaide. Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, our community is home to over 100,000 residents and 40,000 households. With two primary locations in Modbury and Golden Grove, our team of approximately 350 staff members represents a diverse range of fields, working together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.
The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city.
The City of Tea Tree Gully is a large metropolitan Council situated in north-eastern Adelaide. Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, our community is home to over 100,000 residents and 40,000 households. With two primary locations in Modbury and Golden Grove, our team of approximately 350 staff members represents a diverse range of fields, working together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.
The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city.
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Perks and benefits Free income protection insurance Employee Assistance Program Purchased leave Paid parental leave and a flexible return to work Flexible working week to support family Study support Professional development opportunities Holistic health and well-being program
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