- Lead the People, Culture & Safety function.
- Strengthen capability and workplace culture.
- Provide strategic leadership across the organisation.
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 into the Director Organisational Performance, the Manager People, Culture & Safety provides strategic and operational leadership across Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Organisational Development and Payroll. Leading a multidisciplinary team, the Manager will drive organisational development initiatives, design and implement staff development programs and embed initiatives that align workforce capability with organisational strategy. The manager is focused on internally supporting and uplifting the organisation through modern, professional and contemporary people practices that strengthen culture, capability and overall workforce experience.
To be successful in this role, you are a strategic and values-driven leader with demonstrated experience leading a Human Resources function within a complex organisation. You possess a strong understanding of Victorian local government legislation, industrial relations frameworks and contemporary HR and safety practices, supported by deep technical knowledge across workforce planning, compliance and payroll systems. As an exceptional leader, you possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels. Local government experience highly regarded.
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 Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112 or Alannah O’Carroll on 0426 691 205.
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.
