Head of People, Capability & Change in Canberra

Head of People, Capability & Change in Canberra

Canberra Full-Time 81000 - 99000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead workforce strategy and culture transformation at Icon Water.
  • Company: Join a community-focused organisation delivering essential water services in Canberra.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work, professional development, and free gym membership.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applicants and offering excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of a vital service while making a real impact in the community.
  • Qualifications: Experience in workforce strategy, leadership, and change management required.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years. Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

The Opportunity

As Head of People, Capability & Change, you will be a key member of the People & Place leadership team, leading the workforce, culture, capability and industrial relations agenda. Partnering closely with the Executive and Board, you will help shape the leadership, workforce and organisational capability required to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services, while providing strategic leadership on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and workforce consultation. Operating within a complex and diverse environment, you will support a workforce spanning operational, technical, trade, engineering, scientific and corporate disciplines. You will play a critical role in ensuring our people, leaders and culture are equipped to meet changing workforce needs, drive organisational performance and successfully navigate transformation. This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes while making a tangible contribution to an organisation that delivers essential services to the Canberra community.

What You’ll Bring

  • You are an accomplished people leader with experience shaping workforce strategy, building organisational capability and leading transformation in complex operational environments.
  • A trusted adviser to Executives and Boards, you bring sound judgement, commercial acumen and strong industrial relations expertise.
  • Success in this role will be supported by:
    • Expertise in workforce strategy, organisational development, leadership capability and change management.
    • Strong industrial and employee relations experience, including enterprise bargaining and workforce consultation.
    • The ability to leverage workforce insights and data to inform strategic decision-making.
    • Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and delivering organisational change.
    • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development, Psychology, Change Management or a related discipline.

Why Join Icon Water?

This is more than a senior leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canberra's most significant community-focused organisations. In return, we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Employer superannuation contribution
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Professional and leadership development opportunities
  • Free gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Head of People, Capability & Change in Canberra employer: Icon Water

Icon Water is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions as a Senior FP&A Analyst will directly impact strategic decision-making. Located in a vibrant community, we offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee growth, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in our organisation's performance.

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Contact Details:

Icon Water Recruitment Team

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Workforce Strategy
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Leadership Capability
Change Management
Industrial Relations
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