People Capability Lead

3 days ago

Stirling, Australia The City of Stirling Full time

Corporate Services | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 15/08/2025

**Location**: Stirling, Western Australia
**Type**: Maximum Term - Full Time contact to 30 August 2025
**Salary**: $160,000 to $170,000 base salary + super (based on experience)

**About Us**

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

**Why You’ll Love This Role**

Working with the Chief People Officer, in this new role you’ll lead the City’s people capability strategy, working across the organisation to shape a future-ready workforce.

This is your opportunity to drive high-impact programs — from leadership development and learning frameworks to diversity, engagement and talent initiatives. You’ll oversee a small team and collaborate with stakeholders to embed meaningful change and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Your work will directly influence how the City attracts, develops and retains its people, aligning capability with strategic goals and creating a culture where everyone can thrive.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Lead the design and delivery of learning and development programs
- Oversee leadership development for frontline and emerging leaders
- Drive talent management, succession planning and career pathways
- Manage graduate, trainee and internship programs
- Lead diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives
- Deliver engagement surveys and culture programs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to embed capability across the City
- Monitor budgets, metrics and outcomes across all programs

**What You’ll Bring**

We’re looking for a strategic HR leader with:

- A relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of contemporary people practices
- Experience in leadership, learning, engagement and diversity programs
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to coach, influence and drive change across all levels
- Knowledge of employment legislation and HR systems

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**

**Work Your Way -** Enjoy flexible work options, free parking, end-of-journey facilities, and a location close to shops, cafés, and public transport.

**Rewarding You -** Boost your super to 24% with our generous matching scheme, plus: purchased leave, novated leasing, and extra personal leave on your 3-year anniversary.

**Grow With Us -** Access LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, and study support.

**Belong Here -** Be recognised through Stirling Stars, DEI events, and team celebrations.

**Feel Your Best -** Wellness perks include gym discounts, therapy dogs, skin checks, and more.

**Ready to Make a Real Impact?**
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of people capability in Stirling—we’d love to hear from you.

Hit **‘Apply’** and join a team that values people, progress and potential.

**Questions?** Reach out to Chief People Officer Matthew Thomas on (08) 9205 8513

**Applications close**: 6pm Friday 15 August 2025 (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait)

**Attachments**:

- Position Description - Service Lead People Capability 2025.pdf

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