Culture and Capability Advisor

• A culture where it's not just about "what" we do, but "how" we do it
• Champion people strategies that foster culture, enhance wellbeing, and fuel high performance
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Culture and Capability Advisor to join our People and Culture division on a Parental Leave cover until October 2026 to contribute to and enhance our culture and therefore, the employee experience.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salaryrange of $88, 235 - $112,000 (dependant on skills and experience) plus Superannuation

The Opportunity

As the Culture and Capability Advisor you will contribute to and support the development and implementation of initiatives led by the Organisational Culture and Learning & Capability teams, helping to embed our values and promote the desired Hunter Water culture.

What you'll do:

• Support the embedding and tracking of the refreshed Our Values Strategy
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure culture and capability initiatives are integrated across the organisation
• Contribute to the design and delivery of initiatives that enhance employee experience, ensuring people feel valued, included, and connected to the organisation's purpose and culture
• Analyse data from culture surveys, and capability assessments to help inform planning for a future ready workforce
• Prepare and assist with the presentation of relevant survey findings and recommendations to sponsors and key stakeholders
• Support projects and activities that are part of our Values driven culture and Learning and Leadership program of works. This includes the focus on talent management and succession planning tools for the business
• Contribute to the development of communication and engagement plans that support Culture, Change, CI&I and capability initiatives

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of organisational culture, with the ability to contribute to initiatives that shape values, behaviours, and employee experience.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that support culture and capability initiatives.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage workload expectations accordingly.

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of and experience in a People and Culture team
• Understanding of Change Management, Continuous Improvement and Innovation and Learning and leadership development principles
• Process mapping

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date: 11am Monday18 August 2025

Contact: Rachel Clark Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.