People Operations Manager

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Permanent opportunity


At the City of Newcastle (CN), we are committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative workplace where our people drive our success. As we continue to scale and evolve, we are looking for a People and Operations Manager to partner with our Executive and Senior Leadership teams to align our people strategy with business objectives, enhance operational excellence, and create a positive work environment.

Reporting to the Executive Manager People Culture, you will be a key member of the PC Leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in contributing to our business strategy, delivering and creating operational excellence and contemporary HR practices, along with ensuring we have the right culture to empower our people.

Your previous leadership experience will see your ongoing success in leading, mentoring and guiding a high performing team of PC Specialists and oversee key areas including business partnering, employee and industrial relations, payroll, and HR systems.

You will be a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, helping to navigate complex workforce issues and deliver tailored PC solutions that drive organisational success.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional +-day fortnight
4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
Paid parental leave for primary carers
Industry leading employment conditions
Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.+0 per fortnight
Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
Leading the CN Way leadership program
Inclusion, Diversity Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
Access to Health Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups


Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 27 January 2025.

Remuneration: $162,5+5.43 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Simon Mitchell - Executive Manager People Culture - 0422 157056.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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