Leeton Shire Council 7

Candidate

Information

Contact Helen Lever

Manager NSW State Manager Blackadder Associates

People and Phone 0423 157 558

Organisation Email / Web [email protected] blackadderassoc.com.au Development

CONTENTS

A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER 3

ABOUT LEETON 4

ABOUT LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL 7

THE POSITION 9

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS 11

FURTHER INFORMATION 12

POSITION DESCRIPTION 13

Welcome A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER – JACKIE KRUGER

I am delighted that you are considering joining us as our Manager People and Organisation Development. Leeton has a very promising future and we are working hard to ensure our residents enjoy a lifestyle of which we are very proud.

Our new organisation structure has been put in place to ensure continued delivery of high-level services to our community. We are clear about our purpose - to be proudly trusted by the Councillors and the Community to deliver for them the very best outcomes in the most effective manner whilst enjoying a harmonious workplace that values and rewards its workforce for service excellence.

Importantly, we are a values-driven workforce and are committed to demonstrating a set of shared values that we have cogenerated as a team of staff. These are:

Trust Respect Integrity Collaboration Communication Innovation

Leeton is the heart of the Western Riverina, being the birthplace of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. We are the second-largest regional centre outside of Griffith, covering 1,167 square kilometres. The Shire includes the charming towns of Yanco and Whitton and the villages of Murrami and Wamoon. We are 6-hour drive from Sydney, 5 hours from Melbourne, 4 hours from Canberra, 40 minutes to Griffith and 80 minutes to Wagga Wagga. Leeton shares and airport with Narrandera.

The opportunity to work in the magnificent Riverina region and be part of its future is challenging and rewarding. We need a new Manager People and Organisation Development who has the passion, drive, and commitment to work collaboratively with myself and the executive team to lead a progressive and committed staff group to deliver excellence for our Council and community.

Within this Information Package you will find a wealth of information regarding the organisation, the Shire, the challenges ahead for this Council and of course this important role.

I’ve been in the role of General Manager since August 2015 and am continually amazed by what this incredible community does and how well it can deliver socially, environmentally, economically, and culturally. So, come and join the Leeton team and be part of creating something special.

Jackie Kruger

GENERAL MANAGER

Leeton Shire LEETON SHIRE IS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE PLACES IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA. Leeton is the birthplace of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and was purposely built as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme.

Leeton’s design was influenced by Sir Walter Burley Griffin – who also designed the national capital Canberra. 35 buildings in the town are listed with the Australian Institute of Architects’ Register of Significant 20th Century Buildings, including the landmark Roxy Theatre, which has been screening movies since the 1930s.

QUICK FACTS LEETON SHIRE

11,480 1,167 km² 470 km’s

POPULATION LAND AREA NORTH OF MELBOURNE

584 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD

TIME ZONE: Leeton as it is in NSW is in the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone

Living in the Leeton Shire

Leeton is located in the country of the Wiradjuri nation. As the birthplace of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, Leeton is a major hub for agribusiness and is the home of Australia’s rice industry. The offices of the Water Corporation & Irrigation Commission (WC & IC), the Roxy Theatre and the Hydro Hotel all developed during the 1920s and ‘30s position Leeton as the Art Deco centre it is today.

This beautiful Shire is a 6-hour drive from Sydney, 5-hour drive from Melbourne, 4-hour drive from Canberra, a quick 50 minutes to Griffith and an 80-minute drive to Wagga Wagga. Easily accessible by road, air, bus, and rail from regional centres and capital cities, with Regional Express Airlines (REX) operating daily return flights to Sydney from the Leeton-Narrandera Airport and Rex and Qantas flying from the Griffith Airport. Leeton Shire is home to a number of regional and national parks as well as the Murrumbidgee River. The parks contain elements and remnants of wetlands, river red gum forests as well as woodlands and grasslands. Visitors to the parks may camp free of charge, picnic and BBQ in all national parks in the Leeton area.

The Gross Regional Product for 2016 in the Western Riverina is estimated at an impressive $2.6 billion. There is also cutting-edge research and development underway in the Shire at the Yanco Agricultural Institute (NSW Department of Primary Industries). Employing over 100 staff, the Institute has investments of approx. $30 million in research currently underway from both the commercial sector as well as government. We are also an education centre, with six primary schools and three high schools, employing more than 450 staff.

The area’s agricultural prowess is complemented by a range of significant, well-known food manufacturers, many with their head offices located in the Shire. Major food industry brands include SunRice, Walnuts Australia, Southern Cotton, Berri Juice, Pacific Fresh, Arnotts, Milbrae Quarries, Malmet and JBS Riverina Beef, to name just a few.

LIFE STYLE Families, children, youth, and retirees are all well catered for with good quality health services, excellent schooling, post school education pathways, a wide range of sporting facilities including a golf course in the centre of town, and good community facilities. Leeton has its own Country Universities Centre to support distance learning.

Leeton is the regional art deco capital of Australia and was designed, in part, by Sir Walter Burley Griffin. Its commitment to culture and the arts is embodied in the grand Roxy Theatre, Henry Lawson’s Cottage, The Historic Hydro Motor Inn, a modern and welcoming library and a new museum and art gallery in the former water commission building.

Leeton has a semi-arid climate with hot dry summers and cool winters. The maximum average summer temperate is 32 degrees Celsius and the maximum average winter temperature is 15 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 457mm.

Leeton is one of the region’s leaders when it comes to community events. It is rare to find a weekend in town when there isn’t something taking place. Whether it be a small town fete, a monthly market or a big community event, Leeton provides locals with ample opportunity to enjoy the friendly community atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Leeton on Palm Avenue, the town’s sporting precinct consists of a 50m, 10 lane solar heated Olympic sized swimming pool (recently upgraded), children’s wading pools and water slilde, large sporting ovals, indoor sports stadium, a golf course and a state-of-the-art skate park.

EVENTS LIGHT UP LEETON — annual Christmas carnival and community concert ,which sees local homes and businesses join together to celebrate the festive season. Following the carnival like festivities in Mountford Park, locals and visitors alike are invited to take a drive to see 200 or more homes lit up to celebrate the start of the season.

LEETON SUNRICE FESTIVAL — held biennially at Easter during the rice harvest. The festival celebrates the importance of the rice industry to the community. The five-day event provides entertainment and family activities. Events include Leeton’s Longest Lunch, the street parade, Festival on Mountford, Balloon Glow, skate championships, busking and street performers.

CHILL ‘N GRILL — part of Taste Riverina, Leeton’s event celebrates the region’s food producers, local diversity and other industry champions by creating mouth-watering delicacies in a festival environment.

ART DECO FESTIVAL — A major destinational event celebrating Leeton’s built environment and the fun filled life and times of the 1920s.

Our Council LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL IS SERVED BY 9 ELECTED COUNCILLORS WHO ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO THE WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESS.

The Councillors are renowned for taking a positive approach to even the toughest of challenges and the Council enjoys good relationships at every level of government, with neighbouring Councils and with staff.

The elected Council’s priorities include:

 Operate a financially viable Council  Meet all statutory and regulatory obligations  Engage meaningfully with the  Council must ‘run as a business’ (smart, communities. efficient, effective and with excellence in customer service)  Deliver on the Community Strategic Plan/Delivery Program Leeton Shire Council’s staff mission statement is:

“To be proudly trusted by the Councillors and the Community to deliver for them the very best outcomes in the most effective manner whilst enjoying a harmonious workplace that values and rewards its workforce for service excellence.”

Leeton Shire Council currently has 147 permanent and up to 60 casual staff.

Organisation Chart

Leeton Shire Council Organisational Structure as at April 2021

(The Group Managers and Executive Manager report to the General Manager, who reports to Council)

The Position

THE ROLE

You need to be able to work with the Executive Leadership Team and across the whole organisation as a key leader and influencer and inspire change and process improvement wherever possible in order to continue to improve our performance and reputation as an employer of choice and a high performing Council for the Leeton community.

THE PERSON Our Manager People and Organisation Development will play a major role in building the human capabilities of the Council and to foster a high performing culture whilst continuing to look for process improvement opportunities in the team and across the organisation in relation to People and Organisation Development functions wherever possible.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

 A positive innovator and change agent.  A strategic thinker, with an ability to see past the present.  A motivator – a person who leads the team and colleagues across the organisation by example.  A highly effective communicator and engager.  A great HR Generalist with experience / knowledge across the HR suite of functions including WHS, transactional HR, Payroll, Performance Review Program, Recruitment and Learning and Development.  You will have appropriate qualifications and appropriate leadership and management experience in your professional OD field.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The position presents some exciting opportunities and challenges which will inspire your interest - the following will require the Manager People and Organisation Development’s ongoing attention:

 Leading workforce planning and facilitate organisational change initiatives that contribute to driving a collaborative culture aligned with Council’s core values.  Leading and inspiring staff so they have clarity about what lies ahead and what is expected of them, whilst ensuring we pause to celebrate successes along the way.  Managing the human element of organisational change initiatives and programs whilst balancing several layers of change with potentially conflicting views.  Maintaining awareness of strategic and operational demands and priorities, engaging with staff across all levels of the organisation and providing efficient and effective responses.  Managing competing priorities, deadlines and inputs from multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver quality human resources guidance with a view to influencing positive outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU - WITHIN THE APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE PROVIDE A RESPONSE ON THE APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL 01 Degree qualification/s in organisation development, or equivalent professional knowledge gained through significant experience working as an Organisation Development specialist or as a Human Resources generalist with an organisation development focus.

02 Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of Human Resources practices in a Government or highly diverse workforce with at least 5 - 10 years relevant work experience.

03 Must possess and maintain at least a Class C driving licence. Failure to retain such licence may be grounds for dismissal.

DESIRABLE 04 Demonstrated organisation development and change agent ability in a complex and highly diverse workforce organisation with a focus on continuous improvement and developing a positive organisational culture.

05 Proven track record in delivering successful organisation development projects and supporting major organisational change; including influencing, building and sustaining relationships in order to achieve results.

06 Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to represent Council formally at meetings, events, functions and also prepare reports, grant applications, acquittals, sponsorship proposals, newsletters and other correspondence.

07 A proven team player who is flexible, adaptable, pragmatic and solution-orientated, while being consistent at gaining and maintaining peer respect and holding people’s confidence.

08 Highly developed self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated proficiency in planning and project management, including the ability to prioritise multiple projects while setting and working to (personal and team) deadlines. 09 An accomplished ability to move between big Total picture and the detail, and a commitment to consistently deliver results of a high Remuneration standard.

Package

Remuneration is grade 18 within Council’s salary system between $96,314 - $107,874 pa, depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation.

Council also offers staff a 19 working day month, with one working day off (RDO) per month available.

Recruitment Process THE POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED IN MARCH/APRIL 2021 WITH A CLOSING DATE OF 9AM MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO [email protected]

DATE

INITIAL CONVERSATION Prior to an Application being submitted, a discussion regarding the position, and determination of your suitability for the role will 26 APRIL – 17 MAY 2021 need to be undertaken with Helen Lever ph. 0423 157 558. All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

SHORT LISTING 20 MAY 2021 After applications close a short list of candidates for interview with the Interview Panel will be selected on 20 May 2021.

HOGAN ASSESSMENT & REFERENCE CHECKS Will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. You will need to nominate referees FROM 20 MAY 2021 in your application or after being advised of being successful with an upcoming interview. That said, we do NOT contact referees without first confirming such with the applicant.

INTERVIEWS Interviews will be held at Leeton on Thursday 27 May and Friday 28 May 2021. If you are selected for interview, Council will meet the reasonable THURSDAY 27 MAY AND FRIDAY cost of travel and accommodation, with meals 28 MAY 2021 and refreshments excluded should you be required to travel over 200km. You will be required to submit a claim to Blackadder Associates with accompanying receipts.

Further Information

01 Leeton Shire Council

Leeton Shire Council Website Integrated Planning and Reporting www.leetontourism.com.au

For any further information regarding the position please contact Helen Lever on: p. 0423 157 558 e. [email protected]

Prospective candidates must not contact Leeton Shire Council unless to seek information that is readily available to members of the public.

02 Blackadder Associates

Blackadder Associates is a management consulting company specialising in local government. We have expertise in assisting council management teams and team members to improve their potential, both collectively and individually.

Blackadder Associates has extensive experience in recruitment – please refer to the Blackadder Associates website for further information on the company visit blackadderassoc.com.au

Leeton Shire Council Staff Mission and Values:

 Our mission is to be proudly trusted by the Councillors and the Community to deliver for them the very best outcomes in the most effective manner whilst enjoying a harmonious workplace that values and rewards its workforce for service excellence.

 We are a values-driven workforce and are committed to demonstrating a set of shared values that we have cogenerated as a team of staff. These are: Trust Respect Integrity Collaboration Communication Innovation

 With these values leading how we perform our roles, staff have the chance to develop as leaders in their own right, enjoy a sense of wellbeing and safety and show and receive loyalty.

Position Title Manager People & Organisation Development

Directorate General Manager

Department People and Organisation Development

Location Leeton Shire Council office, 23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton

Salary Grading Grade 18

Employment Status Ongoing – Full Time (after successful completion of the 6-month probation period)

Hours of Work 70 hours per fortnight worked over 19 days per month with one (1) rostered day off per month.

Supervisor General Manager

Staff Reporting to Position . HR Officer

. General Manager Key Internal Relationships . Senior Management Team . All Staff

. Other Councils . LGNSW . Union Representatives . Legal Advisors Key External Stakeholders . EAP . Statecover/Workcover . Training Providers . RAMJO

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

1. To partner with all areas of the Council to lead people development initiatives, organisation development and well-being programs that assist Council to be a high performing organisation that is resilient to external influences wherever possible and agile enough to be responsive to a constantly changing environment.

2. To deliver Human Resource Industrial Relations and Organisation Development expertise, advice and guidance to provide best practice solutions aligned with Leeton Shire Council’s strategic direction and assist to drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

3. To lead workforce planning and facilitate organisational change initiatives that contribute to driving a collaborative culture aligned with Council’s core values

This document describes the main responsibilities of the position and is not designed to be prescriptive. The staff member can expect to undertake other duties in addition to those described in this document. All staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours that align with Leeton Shire Council core values, Code of Conduct and Equal Employment Opportunity Principles.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Finance: 4. Prepare and review annual operational budgets. 5. Prepare and review capital expenditure budgets. 6. Monitor budget income and expenditure and complete quarterly budget reviews. 7. Identify opportunities for cost savings and external funding sources including grants. 8. Develop and implement appropriate fee structures.

Strategy: 9. Identify risks, issues and opportunities related to the performance of existing (soft) infrastructure. 10. Develop long term plans and strategies that meet the future needs of the Council and Community. 11. Proactively manage the Council’s legislative and legal obligations to ensure overall compliance and take steps to manage the Council’s reputational risk. 12. Ensure Operational Plans are in place and regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with Delivery Program, Annual Operational Plan and levels of service. 13. Develop Council policy that reflects LSC’s philosophy and approach.

Customer/Stakeholder: 14. Provide a range of high-quality services and facilities to meet customer needs. 15. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to enable delivery of established LSC objectives. 16. Represent the Council on relevant committees, groups and forums. 17. Provide effective advice and recommendations to customers and stakeholders. 18. Participate in regional and local government initiatives to improve integration and coordination of services across the region. 19. Deal with customer requests and complaints professionally and in a timely manner.

People Management: 20. Ensure Training plans are in place to comply with legislative requirements to maintain required skills. 21. Allocate project roles and responsibilities across the team. 22. Lead and develop the team to ensure individual accountabilities and team performance objectives are achieved. 23. Develop a work force resource plan that recognises current and future skill requirements. 24. Proactively manage resourcing of teams including recruitment and selection for all relevant roles.

Operations: 25. Be an energiser who fosters and motivates a positive workplace environment and routinely communicates and models the LSC’s staff mission and values to all staff. 26. Advise the General Manager and Senior Management Team in relation to complex or contentious matters, undertaking appropriate research or investigation to come to an informed position where required. 27. Establish reporting and communication systems and processes across the organisation to ensure achievement of workforce targets and outcomes in four-year delivery plan and one-year operational plan. 28. Devise and implement plans to manage identified operational and environmental risks, including but not limited to workforce planning priorities such as succession planning, aging workforce planning and organisation planning. 29. Ensure that operational efficiency and effectiveness is maintained or improved through identifying, evaluating and implementing opportunities for innovation and business improvement across Council that support best practice, as well as conducting reviews following completion of projects to ensure delivery of project objectives. 30. Establish and administer benchmarks to ensure that HR related operational activities are being performed in line with comparable Councils and best practice. 31. Lead, manage and contribute to continuous improvements involving internal systems of work across the entire organisation. 32. Lead the continued development of a learning environment at LSC, including but not limited to partnering with management to develop and facilitate quality and timely opportunities for staff development and coaching, comprehensive staff induction, leadership development and team development. 33. Develop, implement and maintain relevant HR policies, procedures, practices and guidelines that inform consistent, legislatively compliant and equitable HR decision making within Council, including the keeping of accurate and complete HR records in Council’s corporate system. 34. Develop and maintain positive and consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to enable collaborative partnerships, including with WHS in relation to injury prevention and injury management. 35. Develop, implement and monitor employee engagement and customer satisfaction surveys with indicators that allow trending analysis over time. 36. Manage industrial relations matters, including engagement with relevant stakeholders when required.

WORK, HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Workers have an active role to play in the safety of themselves, all employees of council and members of the public. Workers have the following responsibility, authority and accountability: 37. Working safely so as not to put yourself or others at risk. 38. Stopping work in circumstances that are deemed an immediate risk to health and safety until a satisfactory solution is agreed/implemented. 39. Cooperating and complying with safe work methods statements, policies and procedures and participating in their development. 40. Reporting all accident, incidents and hazards to your supervisor/manager immediately and participating in accident/incident investigation and risk management activities. 41. Attend all WHS training.

A full list of Leeton Shire Council’s WHS responsibilities and accountabilities are available within the ‘Conditions of Employment Essential Information’ document.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

Qualifications/Licences/Experience: 1. Degree qualification/s in organisation development, or equivalent professional knowledge gained through significant experience working as an Organisation Development specialist or as a Human Resources generalist with an organisation development focus. 2. Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of Human Resources practices in a Government or highly diverse workforce with at least 5 - 10 years relevant work experience and proficiency in the use of MS Suite and Information Management Systems. 3. Must possess and maintain at least a Class C driving licence. Failure to retain such licence may be grounds for dismissal.

Skills and Attributes: 4. Demonstrated organisation development and change agent ability in a complex and highly diverse workforce organisation with a focus on continuous improvement and developing a positive organisational culture. 5. Proven track record in delivering successful organisation development projects and supporting major organisational change; including influencing, building and sustaining relationships in order to achieve results. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication with proficiency including the ability to represent Council formally at meetings, events, functions and also prepare reports, grant applications, acquittals, sponsorship proposals, newsletters and other correspondence. 7. A proven team player who is flexible, adaptable, pragmatic and solution-orientated, while being consistent at gaining and maintaining peer respect and holding people’s confidence. 8. Highly developed self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated proficiency in planning and project management, including the ability to prioritise multiple projects while setting and working to (personal and team) deadlines. 9. An accomplished ability to move between big picture and the detail, and a commitment to consistently deliver results of a high standard, including industrial relations management.

Desirable: 10 Local Government experience

I ...... hereby accept the terms and conditions set out in this position description for Manager People and Organisation Development.

Dated this day of 2021.

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Signature

………………………………………………………………. Jackie KRUGER General Manager

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Helen Lever Ph: + 0423 157 558

NSW State Manager [email protected] Blackadder Associates blackadderassoc.com.au