- Lead impactful organisational development across Council.
- Shape integrated workforce planning, recruitment and legislative compliance
- Partner with the Executive while mentoring a team
Horsham Rural City Council serves a dynamic regional city of approximately 20,000 residents and a broader catchment of more than 60,000 people across the Wimmera. As a proud agricultural and manufacturing centre with deep ties to the grain, pulse and wool industries, Horsham plays a vital role in Australia’s food security and regional economy. The municipality is now entering a significant period of economic transition, with renewable energy developments and critical mineral projects shaping its future. With a new Chief Executive Officer, Council is positioning itself to lead this change, ensuring growth is inclusive, well-planned and delivers long-term benefits for the community. With a strong focus on partnership, innovation and service excellence, Horsham Rural City Council offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-looking organisation committed to supporting its community through growth and transformation.
Reporting to Manager People Culture and Safety, this is a high-impact organisational development role spanning culture, recruitment, workforce planning and legislative compliance. The position leads the design and delivery of OD strategies that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement and inclusive workplace culture, while contributing to integrated workforce planning and reporting aligned to the Local Government Act 2020. It oversees end-to-end recruitment and onboarding to ensure equitable and compliant practices, drives Council’s obligations while ensuring compliance with relevant framework. The role also supports best-practice HR policy development, uses workforce data to inform continuous improvement, mentors a small team and partners closely with the Executive and key stakeholders on complex and sensitive matters.
To be successful in the role, you are an experienced and contemporary OD professional with strong legislative knowledge and a genuine commitment to safe, inclusive and high-performing workplaces. You bring tertiary qualifications in HR or Organisational Development (or substantial equivalent experience), proven success leading culture, engagement and workforce initiatives in complex environments, and sound knowledge of relevant legislation. With strong analytical capability, recruitment expertise and the ability to translate legislation into practical policy and training solutions, you also demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills.
To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Steph Davidson on 0422 046 571.
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Applications close on Friday 20 March 2026.
