People & Culture Manager

At a Glance

Work type: 35 hours per week, Hybrid options

Salary: $180,143.82 to $199,713.93 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Monday, August 24, 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

About the Role:

Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary People & Culture team, including Business Partnering & Advisory Services and Talent Acquisition, while providing strategic leadership across Council's people management function. The role oversees the delivery of contemporary people strategies, programs and services that strengthen organisational capability, performance and culture.

In this role you will:

• Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic workforce advice, build leadership capability and support organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Lead the development and delivery of workforce planning, talent acquisition and people management initiatives that enable the organisation to attract, retain and develop talent.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance and compliance across People & Culture policies, practices and services to enhance organisational performance and employee experience.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, customer-focused people solutions that support Council's strategic objectives.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture by coaching leaders, developing team capability and embedding contemporary people practices.

What’s on offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package from $180,143.82 to $199,713.93 plus 12% superannuation.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes: 

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years 
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning 

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative People & Culture leader with a proven ability to drive organisational performance, build capability and deliver contemporary people solutions in complex environments. You will bring:

• 10+ years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary People & Culture functions, including Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition, within large and complex organisations.
• Proven success delivering strategic people initiatives, organisational change, workforce planning and business improvement outcomes, while partnering with senior leaders to achieve organisational objectives.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams, influence at all levels and provide expert advice on employment legislation, policies and contemporary people practices.

To be considered for this role, you will hold tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or bring 15+ years' relevant experience in large and complex organisations.

Want to know more?

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work. Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description. For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team via ••••@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au, to speak to the hiring manager. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Monday, August 24, 2026. Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

• Criminal history check:  A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.   

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact ••••@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility: 
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.