Chief People Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Davidson Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Lead People & Culture Transformation at One of Australia's Fastest Growing Cities
  • Drive Contemporary People and Safety strategies
  • Partner with Leaders across Council to Champion Operational Excellence

The City of Melton is one of the fastest growing local government areas in Australia. With a diverse and vibrant community, we are committed to delivering exceptional services and building a workplace where our people feel motivated, empowered, and supported.

The Council is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking
Chief People Officer
to lead the People and Safety function and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience of today and tomorrow.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People Officer (CPO) will lead and develop a high-performing People and Safety business unit encompassing People Services, Industrial Relations & Business Advisory, Safety & Wellbeing, and People Systems & Data. This role will drive contemporary people and safety strategies that enhance the employee experience, strengthen workplace culture, and align with Council's Team Melton transformation agenda.

Partnering with leaders across Council, the CPO will champion operational excellence, embed best-practice frameworks, and deliver technological and process innovations that transform how the organisation works. They will provide trusted, data-driven advice on workforce planning, organisational design, employee wellbeing, and workplace relations in a complex environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic, people-focused senior leader who thrives on leading change and influencing across large, complex organisations. You will bring extensive experience in leading people, culture, and safety functions within diverse workforces.

With proven expertise in industrial relations and demonstrated success working effectively with unions you will have a strong track record of delivering organisational transformation and continuous improvement. Your well-developed problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, together with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels, will be central to a leadership style that is collaborative, values-driven, and results-focused.

Tertiary qualifications are essential, with postgraduate study highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At Melton City Council, our values-
Motivate, Empower, Lead, Trust, Open, and Nurture
-guide how we work with our community and each other. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and are committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace for all.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a high-growth municipality where your leadership will directly shape the future employee and community experience.

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To apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your cover letter and resume.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact
Vanessa Huxley
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or
Paul Lefebvre
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at Davidson Search & Advisory.

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