* Develop a highly skilled, inclusive and adaptable workforce
* Champion employee engagement and build digital capability
* Temporary 12-month contract working a 35-hour week
The City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to drive our Learning, Engagement and Planning agenda. In this pivotal role, you will shape strategic capability, foster a culture of continuous growth and engage teams in meaningful, transformative ways. If you are passionate about unlocking potential, both in people and in planning, this is your opportunity to lead boldly and make a lasting impact.
As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you'll co-create it. Through your work, you'll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.
You will lead a high performing, talented team to deliver human-centred, high impact capability initiatives that drive organisational growth and excellence. You'll champion innovation in learning design, lead strategic development programs, and collaborate across CN to elevate culture, engagement, and change readiness.
You will oversee major strategic projects, secure funding including through grants and government programs, and embed continuous improvement through meaningful insights and analytics. From developing future talent pipelines to strengthening organisational health, this is a dynamic role for a seasoned learning and development leader ready to shape the future. Support CN's reputation as a people-first employer of choice and let your leadership redefine capability.
Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.
Life at City of Newcastle (CN)
You'll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.
You'll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.
Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.
You'll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.
Whether we're planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it's what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.
And we'll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.
Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.
You'll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.
With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.
With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.
Why join CN?
At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here
* 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
* 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
* 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
* Paid parental leave for primary carers
* Industry leading employment conditions
* Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight
* Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
* Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
* Leading the CN Way leadership program
* Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
* Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups
We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team and champion CN's people-first culture through strategic development and engagement initiatives. Don't just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025
Remuneration: $142,965.62 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week
Contact: Eunice Dalgety - Talent Diversity & Inclusion Lead, 4974 2836
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
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