Executive Manager People, Culture and Safety

• Career building opportunity with 2 to 5 year contract offered

• Attractive remuneration package and other benefits

• Live where others come to holiday — welcome to the Hinchinbrook region

Nestled in nature, Focused on Progress: An exciting career opportunity within a vibrant, connected community

Hinchinbrook Shire may appear quiet at first, but there is far more happening in this vibrant region than you’d expect. Based in Ingham, life in the Shire replaces long commutes and busy crowds with welcoming communities, front-row experiences and a calendar of live entertainment and sporting events throughout the year. With the relaxed tropical lifestyle of North Queensland, stunning coastline, lush rainforests, and the convenience of being close to Townsville, it’s a place where career, lifestyle and recreation exist to create the perfect place to live and work.

If you’re seeking a community where you can genuinely feel part of something—while still enjoying culture, connection and the occasional great night out—the Hinchinbrook Shire might pleasantly surprise you.

Have you considered taking up the opportunity to relocate and enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while stepping into a position that is both challenging and rewarding?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and strategic leader to join the Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future. While significant progress has already been made, there is still important work ahead. We are seeking a leader with energy, vision and the ability to look beyond the present to build long-term capability.

In this role, you will lead the development of a high-performing and engaged workforce, strengthen organisational capability, drive continuous improvement across people and culture functions, and champion a proactive, organisation-wide safety culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic leadership of the People, Culture and Safety portfolio, advising the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on workforce planning, organisational development, industrial relations and safety.

• Lead the development and delivery of a contemporary people and culture strategy aligned to Council’s corporate objectives.

• Oversee HR, Payroll and WHS functions to ensure efficient, compliant operations including recruitment, performance development and capability building.

• Provide expert guidance on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and workforce planning.

• Champion a proactive safety culture through strong WHS governance, risk management and safety training.

• Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering capability, performance and positive workplace relationships.

What We Offer

A very attractive remuneration package is offered which includes salary, superannuation, motor vehicle allowance, leave loading and locality allowance.

Other benefits include:

• 12-week rental subsidy

• Relocation allowance plus assistance in sourcing accommodation

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Paid leave between Christmas/New Year

• 15 days paid sick/carers leave

The position is offered on a two-to-five-year contract, subject to successful candidate’s preference.

To Apply

Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply'. Once you have read the Information Pack, please contact Chris Georgiadis on 0439 813 310 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

Applications close 9am Monday 30 March 2026.