About Icon Water Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years. Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community. Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

The Opportunity

As Head of People, Capability & Change, you will be a key member of the People & Place leadership team, leading the workforce, culture, capability and industrial relations agenda. Partnering closely with the Executive and Board, you will help shape the leadership, workforce and organisational capability required to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services, while providing strategic leadership on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and workforce consultation.

Operating within a complex and diverse environment, you will support a workforce spanning operational, technical, trade, engineering, scientific and corporate disciplines. You will play a critical role in ensuring our people, leaders and culture are equipped to meet changing workforce needs, drive organisational performance and successfully navigate transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes while making a tangible contribution to an organisation that delivers essential services to the Canberra community.

What You'll Bring





You are an accomplished people leader with experience shaping workforce strategy, building organisational capability and leading transformation in complex operational environments. A trusted adviser to Executives and Boards, you bring sound judgement, commercial acumen and strong industrial relations expertise.

Success in this role will be supported by:

- Expertise in workforce strategy, organisational development, leadership capability and change management.
- Strong industrial and employee relations experience, including enterprise bargaining and workforce consultation.
- The ability to leverage workforce insights and data to inform strategic decision-making.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and delivering organisational change.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development, Psychology, Change Management or a related discipline.

Why Join Icon Water?

This is more than a senior leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canberra's most significant community-focused organisations.

In return, we offer:

- Competitive remuneration package
- 15% employer superannuation contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Professional and leadership development opportunities
- Free gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- A collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

How to Apply

If you are inspired by the chance to shape the future workforce and culture of an organisation that delivers essential services to the Canberra community, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].

For a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].

Applications close COB Monday 26 October 2026.

For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description.

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📌 Head of People, Capability & Change (Canberra)
🏢 Icon Water
📍 Canberra