Executive Manager People and Safety - City of Monash

Job Description

Executive Manager People and Safety – City of Monash (JN -012025-39176) Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Australia A strategic leadership role reporting to the CEO Drive a high performing team across Organisational Development, Workplace Relations, Safety and Talent Join one of the largest metro councils in Victoria serving a large and diverse community The City of Monash is one of Melbourne’s largest councils, serving a large and well-established community and providing a broad range of services to its residents and businesses. With a population of close to 200,000 residents (2021), Monash is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Australia, with 50 percent of our residents born overseas. Monash is Victoria’s largest employment destination outside of the CBD, with more than 143,000 jobs offered by the 22,189 businesses operating in Monash. The council is home to world-renowned institutions such as Monash University, CSIRO research facilities, and major healthcare centers like Monash Children's Hospital. Monash is known as the ‘garden city’ due to the well-loved parks and reserves, and Council is committed to preserving this character within the city. The Executive Manager People and Safety leads the People and Safety team across four key portfolios—Workplace Relations, Organisational Development, Safety, and Talent—balancing operational and strategic responsibilities to deliver key programs, meet strategic priorities, and drive continuous improvement. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role advises the CEO and Council on people and safety matters while implementing critical plans such as the Strategic Workforce Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan to support workforce capability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as mental health and wellbeing initiatives. In conjunction with your team, you will also lead the strategic direction of the HR and OHS systems, manage recruitment, remuneration, and performance processes, and proactively address risk and fraud to protect the council. To be considered for this opportunity, you will be an innovative, strategic, and people-focused leader who thrives on driving new initiatives and has a passion for fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. You have significant experience in driving operational excellence across a broad HR portfolio, including OD and IR, gained from within a complex organisational environment. You will have a proven track record in driving transformational change, cultural shifts, and managing complex projects, with exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills. Your ability to manage budgets and high-level reporting will be key, along with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you're a seasoned HR leader with a passion for driving transformational change and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact with the City of Monash. To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348 or Kate Rowe on 0412 254 802 . Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you. Applications close on 11th February. #J-18808-Ljbffr