Fraser Coast is home to Hervey Bay, Maryborough and the Great Sandy Strait, with 115,000 residents, a thriving mixed-business economy, and a year-round mild climate - an ideal coastal destination. Realise your sea change dream and live amidst Queensland's stunning natural environments, including World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island).
Fraser Coast Regional Council seeks an accomplished, people-focused leader for the pivotal role of Executive Manager People, Safety and Wellbeing. This is your opportunity to shape the next chapter of a progressive, community-focused organisation as it evolves its culture, systems and ways of working.
Reporting to the Director Organisational Services, this influential position leads the strategic direction and operational delivery of Council's People, Safety and Wellbeing functions. With four direct reports and a highly capable team, you will guide human resources, organisational development, safety, wellbeing, and workplace change through transformation and renewal. Your leadership will embed a new People, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy that supports a high-performance, service-oriented and values-led culture.
This role demands a visionary yet pragmatic approach to building a culture where people, safety and wellbeing are central to every decision. The ideal candidate will bring substantial executive-level experience in HR, organisational development or related disciplines, with a proven track record of embedding safety and wellbeing into organisational practices. You will champion proactive initiatives, foster psychological and physical wellbeing, and empower leaders to prioritise a safe, healthy, and resilient workplace. Through strong relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Council and staff, you will drive transformative programs that elevate engagement, embed safety and wellbeing as core values, and enhance workforce capability and organisational resilience.
Council's values - Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service - underpin everything it does. The successful candidate will exemplify these principles through a collaborative, authentic and inclusive leadership style. Experience in leading people and culture transformation within complex environments - local government, public sector or large private organisations - will be highly regarded.
With major initiatives underway, including TechOne implementation, a new digital safety system, and transition to a modern workplace, this is an exciting time to join Fraser Coast Regional Council. You'll lead meaningful change, build capability, and enhance the employee experience across an organisation that values innovation, wellbeing and community impact.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, safety and wellbeing, organisational development, psychology or related discipline are essential, along with significant experience. Offering an attractive remuneration package - including cash base, superannuation, motor vehicle/allowance and more - apply now
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Applications close COB Monday 16 February 2025.