Senior People & Culture Advisor – Workforce Planning & Policy
Regional Victorian Council | Local Government
Reference Code: REGVIC2410
Shape the future of public service delivery in regional Victoria. In this influential People & Culture role, you will take ownership of high-impact strategic initiatives, translating workforce data into meaningful organizational strategy and modern governance frameworks.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
High-Level Strategic Impact: Steer the Council’s long-term capability by leading the core Workforce Plan and statutory compliance programs.
Executive Visibility: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering evidence-based insights and formal executive briefings that drive executive decision-making.
Modern Workplace Architecture: Help redefine regional public sector culture through contemporary, inclusive policy frameworks and forward-looking Gender Equality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning: Lead the end-to-end implementation, continuous monitoring, and strategic review of the Council’s organizational Workforce Plan.
Policy & Governance: Research, develop, modernize, and review comprehensive People and Culture policies, operational procedures, and governance frameworks.
Gender Equality (GEAP): Drive Council compliance and lead strategic reporting and delivery under the Victorian Gender Equality Action Plan.
Workforce Intelligence & Reporting: Extract and interpret workforce demographics and metric trends to produce formal, executive-ready briefing papers and data dashboards.
P&C Knowledge Management: Maintain organizational intranet resources, standard contract templates, and statutory employment documentation to ensure strict legislative compliance.
What You Bring
Qualifications & Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification (Human Resources, Public Policy, Organizational Development, Business) or equivalent practical career experience.
Strategic & Analytical Capability: Demonstrated track record in strategic workforce planning, demographic data analysis, and translating metrics into policy actions.
Public Sector Governance Knowledge: Working knowledge of Victorian employment legislation, local government statutory compliance requirements, and industrial instruments/awards.
Executive Communication: Exceptional written communication skills, with a portfolio of drafting formal briefing papers, board reports, and policy documentation for executive leadership.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.
To apply, please submit your updated Resume and Cover Letter.
For a confidential discussion regarding the role, contact Sarah Lowes-Fernando at sarah.lowes-fernando@randstad.com.au quoting reference code REGVIC2410.
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