Partner directly with the CEO, Executive team and Council on strategic HR and workforce direction, with real scope to shape where the function goesStep into a newly created leadership role and build a team around you as the function growsGet out to some of the NT's most remote and culturally rich communities each quarter and build real relationships with staffSalary up to $123,000 super, relocation assistance to Katherine or ability to work remotely with quarterly travel Victoria Daly Regional Council (VDRC): Trusted Partner, Connected Communities VDRC serves a vast and culturally rich region in the Northern Territory, delivering essential services and programs to remote communities. Working alongside residents, Traditional Owners and regional partners, VDRC is committed to strengthening communities through reliable services, collaboration and long-term regional growth. VDRC's vision is to be a trusted partner delivering core services that support safe and connected communities - and that shows up in how people work here: practical, relationship-first, and genuinely invested in the communities they serve. www.vicdaly.nt.gov.au A newly created leadership role This is a newly created role, giving you scope to lead HR and Industrial Relations strategically and shape the workforce function around your experience and ideas. You'll work closely with the CEO and Executive team, with the influence and support to set the direction for HR and IR at VDRCA structured handover with the current HR lead is in place, so you're supported as you build relationships and settle into the role - particularly important for Indigenous staff who value trust built over timeHow you communicate matters as much as what you know - VDRC wants someone warm and welcoming, not clinical or overly directSuccess looks like staff coming to you first for HR matters, building that trust is central to the role What you'll be doing Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you'll lead the strategic and operational delivery of HR and Industrial Relations across VDRC - with genuine freedom to shape how the function looks and grows. Lead the development of VDRC's workforce strategy, working closely with the Executive on culture, capability and organisational developmentBe the trusted voice on industrial relations, from enterprise bargaining and consultation through to representing VDRC in disputes and mediationsHandle sensitive employee relations matters with fairness and a steady hand, coaching managers along the wayGrow and lead your own HR team as the function expandsKeep HR systems, policies and governance frameworks robust and compliant, including WHS across the organisationDeliver workforce insights, dashboards and reporting that support Executive and Council decision-makingWhether you're based in Katherine or working remotely, get out into community every quarter to build real relationships with staff on the ground For the position description, click here Your first 90 days Meet the CEO, Director of Corporate Services, Executive team and current HR team, and connect with the person currently handling HR who'll support your transitionGet across current HR/IR frameworks, workforce data and the state of play on enterprise bargaining and employee relations mattersMake your first community visit to start building relationships with staff on the groundStart shaping the priorities and direction of VDRC's workforce strategy By day 90, you're not just up to speed - you're building trust. Who this role suits You're someone who can hold your own in leadership, and still be the person staff feel genuinely comfortable approaching. You've led HR and Industrial Relations at a senior level, and you're not fazed by enterprise bargaining, disputes or the tough conversations that come with the territoryYour style is warm and welcoming rather than clinical or overly direct - people need to feel put at ease coming to you, not managedYou're comfortable in complex, regional or culturally diverse settings, and bonus points if that includes local government or remote/Aboriginal communitiesYou're flexible and grounded, happy to travel to community and invest in relationships when required What's on offer Up to $123,000 super, negotiable on experience and skills Full-time role based in Katherine, or fully remote with quarterly travel to communityRelocation assistance for candidates moving to KatherineA supported handover period, working alongside the current HR lead as you build the roleGenuine scope to lead the workforce strategy, systems and teamRegular leadership engagement and travel to Katherine for training and key eventsOngoing professional development opportunities Next step If you're ready to lead a workforce strategy and a People & Culture function with genuine executive influence and real community impact, this is a rare opportunity. Apply now.
