Vacancy Details

  • Bannockburn location - perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)
  • Permanent full-time role with real opportunities to grow and make your mark 
  • Genuine flexibility - think hybrid work and flexible hours that support your lifestyle
  • Senior leadership opportunity 
  • Total remuneration package: $178,115 

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.  

To continue to deliver for our community through our people, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager People & Performance to join our leadership group.  

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the Manager People & Performance plays a vital role in shaping the organisational culture and ensuring that our staff are engaged, inspired, and supported to achieve our strategic objectives. A significant body of work has been undertaken to establish the strategic direction of the department, with the successful candidate responsible for implementing and delivering on this work through their role as a key advisor and influencer of the leadership group and organisation. 

Leading a team of experienced and passionate People, Safety and Organisation Development Practitioners this role will provide you the opportunity to be:

  • Driving the strategy to build a high-performance culture that enhances service delivery, employee experience, and our reputation 
  • Partnering across Council to strengthen organisational capability through leadership, workforce planning, workplace relations, and more 
  • Leading in the implementation and management of Councils Business Continuity Plan and activities 
  • Developing initiatives that connect our people to Council Plan actions  
  • Inspiring and guiding a talented team to design and deliver end-to-end People & Performance programs covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle  

Our ideal candidate will have: 

  • A tertiary qualification in Organisational Development, Organisation Behaviour or Human Resource Management. 
  • Substantial experience in organisational performance and business improvement processes, change management and human resource management. 
  • A record of achievement in leading the strategic planning, operational planning and development and delivery of human resources. 
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in developing systems and work practices that increase accountability and ensure the planning and resourcing to deliver of Councils goals and objectives. 
  • Demonstrated success in managing and motivating staff and developing a customer-focused, productive team culture. 
  • The ability to negotiate solutions to complex interpersonal problems. 
  • The ability to manage time, set personal and team goals and delegate tasks.  
  • A commitment to the Council's values: Pride, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. 

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is evident from the moment you step through our doors, reflected in every interaction, every partnership and the way we recognise and celebrate our collective achievements. 

At Golden Plains Shire, we believe that great communities are built by great people. Through our Employee Value Proposition — We Care, We Thrive, We Grow — we are committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We care for our people and our community, provide flexibility and wellbeing support to help our employees thrive, and offer diverse opportunities for learning, development and career growth. 

As a people-centred organisation, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone can bring their best selves to work. We know that investing in our people is the key to the continued growth, success and sustainability of Golden Plains Shire, both now and into the future. 

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees: 

  • Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations
  • Opportunities to work on a variety of projects across the whole of organisation   
  • Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
  • A modern, high-quality working environment with free onsite parking
  • An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
  • An active Social Club
  • Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff 
  • Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)
  • Generous leave entitlements including but not limited: 
    • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
    • Purchased leave
    • Ceremonial leave
    • Volunteer leave
    • Reproductive leave
    • Gender affirmation leave
    • Higher than NES Family violence leave 

For further information about the role please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Lynnere Gray, Director Corporate Services on 03 5220 7150. 

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role!  To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to any end date advertised. 

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Click on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts.  A cover letter detailing your interest and alignment to the role requirements is required with your CV.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments, additional supports or flexibility needs you may require to be successful in this role, during the recruitment process. Please contact our People & Culture team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you. 

Applications close on FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 at 11.59PM 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace. 

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.