ENABLE COUNCIL'S SUCCESS THROUGH ITS PEOPLE

About the position The Program Leader Workforce Strategy and Projects position leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Toowoomba Regional Council’s workforce strategy and organisational effectiveness initiatives. The role provides strategic leadership in workforce planning and capability development to ensure Council has the capacity and skills required to achieve current and future business objectives. Through workforce analytics, strategic planning and capability frameworks, the position delivers evidence-based workforce solutions that support organisational performance, talent management, leadership development and workforce effectiveness.

- This is a permanent full-time opportunity located in the Toowoomba CBD.
- The salary range for this position is $128,155.76 - $144,499.17 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation, or pro rata part-time.
- Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked time.
- Free Carparking provided.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing support.

How to be successful in this position

- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, or other related field with substanitial experience.
- Extensive experince in strategic workforce planning,



organisational development, workforce analytics and/or organisational effectiveness in a complex organisational setting.
- Professional certification with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), or an equivalent internationally recognised HR professional certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) would be highly desirable
- Hold a current 'C' Class driver's license.
- Proven abilty to lead and deliver organisational wide programs.
- Highly developed analytical, research and problem solving skills.
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating workforce strategies.
- Exceptional relationship and communication skills.
- Alignment with Council's values.

How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you downloaded the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume; and
2. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less.

- Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
- Provide specific examples that demonstrates your skills, experience and achievements related to that criterion.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.





PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Jerry Mooketsi - Manager People and Culture on (07) 4688 6*** during business hours.

Closing date The closing date for applications is Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.

Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of compelling challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Program Leader Workforce Strategy & Projects (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba