HR/IR jobs

Service Manager People Solutions

Permanent Full Time
RCC Officers’ Level 8
Partial private use of Council vehicle or vehicle allowance

A Career with RCC

Redland City Council (RCC) is situated on the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast, which includes the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, mainland suburbs and rural hinterland east of Brisbane. RCC offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career. You’ll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland City forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you. Visit our careers website to find out more and meet some members of our inspiring team.

The Opportunity

As the technical and strategic expert advisor to the Head of People, Culture and Organisational Performance in relation to industrial and employment relations, you will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team which delivers strategic, governance and technical advice across Council. Furthermore, you will be the principal liaison and relationship manager for Council's key industrial and workplace governance external stakeholders, including the Crime and Corruption Commission, Elected Officials, external auditors and various unions.

As well as providing IR / ER services, the team is responsible for payroll and data analytics, having regard to the applicable state and federal legislation and relevant Council policies, guidelines and procedures.

Other Benefits

In addition to salary, Council may offer a range of other benefits including:

- Access to professional and leadership development programs;
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and professional and business acumen;
- Secondment opportunities for career development;
- Ability to contribute to the community and make the Redlands Coast a better place to live and do business;
- Reward and recognition programs;
- Access to flexible working arrangement provisions and generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme;
- The option to work a component of weekly hours from home; and
- Wellness programs, social club and employee assistance program.

About you

Inspiring leadership skills and exemplary relationship and stakeholder management is key to the success of this role. Additionally, you will be highly resourceful, adaptable and solution-focussed to meet targets and drive business strategies. We are looking for someone with a passion for fostering a supportive, collaborative and resilient team culture.

You will also have considerable knowledge and experience in employee and industrial relations and workplace governance to deliver effective human resources, gained in a medium to large organisation, including highly developed technical and professional specialised knowledge of relevant state and federal legislation and experience in industrial relations advocacy.

Eligibility requirements

Mandatory Criteria
o Tertiary bachelor qualification in Law, Business (or similar) with a major / focus on IR / ER / Governance or related field and extensive experience in a senior technical role
o C Class Driver's Licence

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

To apply

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (maximum two pages); and
2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200567) can be obtained by contacting Amanda Daly on (07) 3829 8401. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Sunday 31 January 2021.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.