Job Description

Situated just 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, the Mount Barker District Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, serving a diverse and rapidly expanding community with a population today of 44,000 and projected to reach 63,000 over the next 20 years. As the region evolves into South Australia’s second largest city, Council plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable, high‑quality development that protects the district’s unique character while supporting its growth.

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This pivotal generalist role reports to the General Manager Corporate Services and works closely with the CEO and Executive Team, with key responsibilities including:

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- developing and implementing an HR framework to ensure that workforce planning, performance management, employee relations and HR systems and policies are contemporary and effective;
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- developing strategies and programs that ensure a positive work, health and safety culture and practice for the benefit of employees and Council;
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- championing organisational culture programs and training and development within a business excellence framework;
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- providing high level HR advice and support to the leadership team;
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- developing and implementing a change management framework and organisational development program;
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- managing the Customer Service Team and overseeing the Volunteer Program for Council;
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- managing, mentoring, developing, inspiring and leading the People & Culture Team.
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified contemporary HR practitioners experienced in leading and developing the people and culture for a diverse organisation. A strong and pragmatic outcomes focus, sound strategic thinking capabilities, effective change management skills and outstanding leadership and stakeholder relationship management abilities will also be required. Local government experience is not a requirement.

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This is a rare opportunity to become an active member of, and true business partner to, the management team and make a significant contribution to this progressive and growing organisation.

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📌 Manager People & Culture - Mount Barker District Council (Adelaide)
🏢 Hender Consulting
📍 Adelaide