People are at the heart of everything we do. This is your opportunity to shape the workforce, culture and capability of one of Tasmania’s largest councils while leading a team that drives meaningful organisational outcomes and lasting cultural change.
- Lead the development and delivery of Council’s workforce strategies, ensuring we have the capability, talent and culture needed to achieve our strategic goals.
- Partner with Executive and senior leaders as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organisational design, employee relations and complex people matters.
- Drive organisation-wide initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, organisational performance and workplace culture.
- Lead enterprise bargaining, industrial relations and employee relations matters, balancing organisational outcomes with effective risk management.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing People and Culture team that delivers exceptional service and support across the employee lifecycle.
- Use workforce data, insights and continuous improvement practices to enhance services, inform decision-making and support organisational change and transformation.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline, together with significant senior leadership experience in a People and Culture or HR environment.
- Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making and translate organisational priorities into practical people outcomes.
- Extensive experience in industrial relations, employment legislation, enterprise agreements and managing complex workforce matters.
- A proven track record leading organisational development, culture, leadership and change initiatives that deliver measurable results.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building and people leadership skills, with the ability to build trust, drive collaboration and lead high-performing teams.
- Base salary between $122,986.33 and $143,268.27 (depending on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation + a 5.1% base salary increase in July 2026.
- Permanent, full-time
- 19-day month
We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.
Apply and include:
- your current resume
- a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Jobs – City of Clarence.
For a confidential conversation, please call Nikki Curtin (Head of People, Safety and Culture) on 6217 9642.
We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.
Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.
We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 25 June 2026.
