PD - 1767 - Team Leader HR Services

• Join our high performing People & Culture team in making a difference at Kingston. 
• Full time Permanent opportunity
• Flexible working options available
• $ 128,692.61 - $144,350.56 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Cheltenham

About the team 

The People & Culture team plays a vital role in nurturing our diverse and vibrant workforce and creating an environment where every voice is valued. We take pride in working collaboratively across all of the services we deliver to ensure a consistent, positive and inclusive experience for everyone at Kingston. 

About the role

We are seeking for a Team Leader HR Services to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will drive the operational delivery of high‑quality HR services across Council, providing expert employee and industrial relations advice, partnering with leaders to build capability, and driving continuous improvement across HR systems, processes and workforce insights.

Other Responsibilities include                 

• Providing and coordinating, accurate and consistent HR advice to leaders and employees across the organisation.
• Supporting the Employee Relations Lead and HR Business Partners with end‑to‑end case management of employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, investigations and health‑related matters.
• Providing direction and support to the HR Operations Lead, ensuring compliant and effective use of HR systems and processes.
• Supporting the organisation with day to day recruitment processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency and best practice.

What You’ll Bring

• Alignment with Kingston’s values of making a difference, showing care and respect, taking pride in our work, and being better together.
• Proven experience coordinating, coaching and developing teams of HR professionals to deliver clear, consistent and high‑quality advice.
• Solid stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or related discipline and/or proven experience in a similar position. 

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply 

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact , Daniel te Hennepe at daniel.tehennepe@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.