Manager Human Resources

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is seeking an experienced Manager Human Resources to lead the development and delivery of contemporary people strategies that strengthen organisational culture, build workforce capability, support organisational performance and workplace safety.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership position plays a critical role in partnering with the Executive Leadership Team to drive strategic workforce initiatives, organisational development, leadership capability and cultural transformation across the organisation.

About the Role

As Manager Human Resources, you will lead a professional team responsible for workforce strategy, organisational development, employee and industrial relations, talent management, workforce planning, wellbeing, recruitment and capability development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of workforce planning and talent management strategies.

• Driving organisational culture, employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Developing leadership capability frameworks and learning programs.

• Providing expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations and workforce management.

• Lead the management of WHS risks and supporting functions to keep the workplace safe and compliant.

• Leading organisational change and transformation initiatives.

• Overseeing strategic recruitment, workforce attraction and employer branding activities.

• Managing workers compensation, wellbeing and workforce risk programs.

• Delivering strategic workforce insights and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.

About You

You are a highly strategic and influential leader in the people and culture space, possessing exceptional commercial acumen and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating high-performing organisational cultures. Your track record reflects the capacity to establish trusted relationships at all levels, effectively influence executive decision-making, and successfully lead complex organisational change and transformation initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior Human Resources, People and Culture, or Organisational Development leadership role.

• Demonstrated success leading workforce planning, organisational development and culture initiatives.

• Experience developing leadership capability, succession planning and talent management programs.

• Extensive experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters.

• Strong knowledge of employment and WHS legislations, Awards and industrial frameworks.

• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and leadership skills.

• Experience leading organisational change and transformation programs.

Qualifications

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

Why Join EMRC?

At EMRC, our values of Excellence, Recognition, Innovation, Responsiveness and Integrity underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where people are supported, valued and empowered to achieve their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future workforce of a progressive organisation and make a lasting impact on organisational culture, leadership capability and employee experience.

Hua Jer Liew

Chief Executive Officer

Apply Now

If you are an accomplished People and Culture leader ready to drive strategic workforce outcomes and organisational transformation, we would love to hear from you. Applicants should provide a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and include a current CV.

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Kasa Nakhonthat, Acting Chief Financial Officer on (08) 9424 2***.

Applications close: 4.00pm Thursday, 27 August 2026

Please note that interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, and applications will be assessed as they are received.

Position Description – Manager Human Resources

Apply online or via post to:

Human Resources Team, VAC 26/03, Recruitment Manager Human Resources

PO Box 234

Belmont WA 6984

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTI, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.