Lead People & Culture Advisor
Job No:
NSYD606
Location:
North Sydney
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving complex workplace issues, coaching leaders and making a real impact across an organisation?
As a vital part of our collaborative People & Culture unit, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our vibrant workplace and enhancing the employee experience for our dedicated staff.
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.
The role
North Sydney Council is looking for a Lead People and Culture Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This is a senior advisory role where you will partner with managers to deliver practical, high-quality people solutions across the full employee lifecycle.
You will be the trusted expert on complex employee relations matters, Award interpretation, performance management, workplace investigations and HR policy. You will also play a key role in building leadership capability by coaching and mentoring managers to confidently manage their teams.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
What you'll bring
- Extensive experience in employee and industrial relations.
- Strong knowledge of Local Government or similar industrial Awards.
- Experience managing complex workplace matters from start to finish.
- Confidence coaching and influencing leaders at all levels.
- Excellent communication, judgement and problem-solving skills.
- A practical, customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Why join us?
- Opportunity to influence the employee experience across a diverse organisation.
- Work alongside a collaborative and supportive People and Culture team.
- Contribute to key People and Culture initiatives.
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits within Local Government.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as skin checks, flu vaccinations, circuit and boxing classes
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise will make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
We will review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the recruitment process may close earlier if the position is filled.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role.
This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process.
Salary Range: $129,412 to $154,528 per annum + $1,000 pa transport allowance + 12% superannuation
35 hours per week with access to Flexi time
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Closing Date: 28 July 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
