Culture and Capability Lead

• Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey of organisational growth and innovation, working towards our vision of becoming Australia's Port for the Future.
• Work on meaningful initiatives that will help create prosperity for the North Queensland's communities.
• Enjoy an environment that provides attractive benefits including flexibility, true work-life balance and generous opportunities for professional development.

About The Port
The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for 160 years.

Today, we are Australia's largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser. Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa.

On average, more than 8 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $10 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country's most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries.

The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia's Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal.

Working with us
The Port of Townsville is expanding its team of passionate and innovative professionals as we undergo a period of significant and sustainable growth.

We are currently undertaking the biggest port expansion in our history, trade volumes are expected to triple by 2050 as new projects in rare earth, critical minerals and renewable energy come to realisation and demand for Defence and cruise shipping capacity is rapidly increasing.

In the coming years we will be challenged to continue to deliver highly competitive day to day port operations, drive improvements in sustainability across all areas of the business and deliver major capital works projects that will ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of the future.

We are currently looking for exceptional talent to join our team as we embark on this journey. Are you a proactive and ambitious individual with a passion for making a real impact? This is your chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.

The Port provides a supportive workplace culture that is committed to improving diversity and fostering inclusivity. With a strong focus on nurturing growth and continuous learning, you'll have the resources and guidance to excel in your role and beyond.

About The Role And You
The Culture and Capability Lead is a senior strategic role responsible for shaping the Port's workplace culture and ensuring alignment of people initiatives with Port strategies, the Corporate Plan and the Statement of Corporate Intent. The role provides advice to leadership across employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), reward and recognition and capability development.

Working closely with the Manager People and Culture and the Executive Leadership Team, the Culture and Capability Lead drives enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen organisational performance, build a culture of belonging and recognition, and future-proof workforce capability.

Experience You'll Need
To be successful in the role, you will required to:

• Provide strategic advice and act as a trusted advisor in best practice to the Manager People & Culture and Executive Team on culture, engagement and capability priorities.
• Lead the design and execution of People initiatives that deliver against the Port's strategic vision, the Corporate Plan and the Statement of Corporate intent.
• Influence and support leaders to embed organizational values and behaviours across all levels of the Port.
• Develop and implement Port-wide employee engagement and culture strategies, ensuring measurable improvement in engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Lead the design and delivery of the Port's employee survey and oversee action planning.
• Champion wellbeing initiatives that address psychosocial safety.
• Provide leadership for the Port's DEI agenda, ensuring strategies are embedded across all people practices and support managers to embed in business practices.
• Chair and oversee the DEI working group, ensuring the delivery of meaningful outcomes and compliance with reporting obligations.
• Lead the ongoing implementation of people initiatives under the Port's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), building strong external partnerships and cultural awareness across the organisation.
• Drive the design and implementation of the Port's EVP to position the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Lead the development of innovative reward and recognition strategies that celebrate employee contributions and reinforce organisational values.
• Oversee data analysis and reporting on culture, engagement, and DEI to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Act as a change leader, creating strategies that build organisational resilience and foster a positive change culture.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the position's requirements, please refer to the Position Description available on our website.

Application process

• Click apply and follow the prompts
• Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application
• Applications close 11pm Friday, 7 November 2025

For enquiries, please contact - , noting that applications must be submitted via our recruitment site - email applications will not be accepted.

At the Port of Townsville, we value and celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that it enriches our workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met with respect and consideration. We are committed to ensuring our working environment is safe and welcoming.

If you are an applicant who faces challenges due to cultural barriers or disabilities, please know that we are here to support you throughout the application process. We strive to create a welcoming and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates, and we encourage you to approach us if you require any assistance or accommodations.

Together, let's build a workforce that thrives on inclusivity and embraces the strengths that everyone brings to our team.

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• Position Description - Culture and Capability Lead